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Per a 1994 National Convention resolution, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) will provide a Bulletin Board for sharing information with its membership. The intent of the NAPS Bulletin Board is to post correspondence and mail received during the week at NAPS Headquarters. In addition, Board Memos, Executive Board Meeting minutes, and other relevant information will be posted below.

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NAPS Board Memos

Board Memos - 2024

Board Memo 185-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

December 5, 2024

Board Memo 185-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 184-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

December 5, 2024

Board Memo 184-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 183-2024 Health Insurance Open Season Extended to December 13th

December 5, 2024

Board Memo 183-2024: Health Insurance Open Season Extended to December 13^th

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has received notice that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has officially extended Open Season for PSHB participants until December 13, 2024. This extension will provide additional time to review plans and make changes.

Please note that Open Season for participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and other federal benefits programs still closes on the original December 9^th deadline.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 182-2024 USPS Revisions to PS Form 2488

November 27, 2024

Board Memo 182-2024: USPS Revisions to PS Form 2488

Executive Board,

The USPS has made substantial changes to PS Form 2488, Authorization to Use or Disclose Protected Health Information. Please find the revised form attached as well as the previous version of the form as a reference.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 181-2024 USPS Response to PASS DSS Mis-Scanning

November 21, 2024

Board Memo 181-2024: USPS Response to PASS/DSS Mis-Scanning

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters reached out to the USPS regarding incorrect scans for PASS/DSS. Please see response below from the USPS regarding this issue.

A software change was implemented recently, beginning November 5.^.. The PASS/DSS will automatically apply a mis-shipped event code to all parcels that do not belong in a particular delivery unit. This change was intended to increase efficiency and prevent errors. Prior to this change, packages were mis-shipped, and the clerk did not notice it and scanned the item, and the scan applied was Arrival at Unit incorrectly.

A small percentage of the parcels are receiving an incorrect scan resulting from this change and we are developing a fix to it. In the interim, when this anomaly occurs, employees should use the MDDIO scanner to apply the appropriate scan and notify the HQ PO Operations and Delivery Integration Team at K4TNC0@usps.gov until the fix is implemented.

NAPS headquarters will keep you updated on any additional information.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 180-2024 Updates on Mercury Spills in Phoenix Plant and Cove Creek Annex & Main Post Office

November 21, 2024

Board Memo 180-2024: Updates on Mercury Spills in Phoenix Plant and Cove Creek Annex & Main Post Office

Executive Board,

Below are updates regarding mercury spills that occurred yesterday, November 19^th at the Phoenix Plant, Cove Creek Annex, and Cove Creek Main Post Office.

West Valley PDC – 620 North 47^th Avenue in Phoenix, AZ 85043

COMPLETED ACTIVITIES:

Based on uncertain tracking information and as an abundance of caution the Contractor completed a targeted assessment of the West Valley PDC. This included potential dock bays, equipment, and paths between the dock and staging that the package may have taken through the facility. During the assessment, the contractor found a single, small area (less than 10SF reported) with mercury levels slightly above Postal clearance requirement (>3-6 ug).

It’s unclear if this is related to the mercury spill at Cave Creek PO or if it’s residual from cross contamination. No other areas in the plant tested positive for mercury.
As a precautionary method the contractor will clean that portion of the floor this evening. There will be no impacts to operations.
The Plant is fully operational. No additional sampling or cleaning required.

. PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Contactor will clean the small area of flooring referenced above. Mercury vapor analysis will be performed to confirm cleaning reduced levels in that area.

Cave Creek Carrier Annex – 6710 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek Road, AZ 85331

COMPLETED ACTIVITIES:

Contractor determined this facility is contaminated with mercury at approx. 6:30am local time.
Local USPS employees’ shoes were collected.

All employees have been released from the site.

The contractor analyzed the trailer that transported the package. All data was below Postal requirements. No mercury present.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Contractor will continue to assess the building to determine:

what specific areas are contaminated
if mail transport equipment (MTE) is contaminated
which pieces of mail must be bagged and screened.

Contractor will begin vacuuming up mercury beads, if identified.
All Postal and local personnel vehicles will be screened.

Cave Creek Main Post Office – 38400 North School House Road in Cave Creek, AZ 85331

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

PRIORITY: Isolate the package, and if safe:

Attempt to weigh the package to compare scanned weight to current weight.
Photograph the packing slip.
Photograph the package contents and any identifying information (serial number, model number, etc.).

Begin delineation of impacted zones.
Contractor will make arrangements for decontamination tent.
Contractor will make arrangements for clean item storage (e.g., Conex Container)
Contractor will determine if temporary restrooms are required.
Contractor will determine the process for handing over clean mail to local USPS.

NOTE: this site was deprioritized due to more urgent priorities at the Annex and Plants, therefore limited staff is present,

Phoenix Processing and Distribution Center (Plant 852) – 4949 East Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ 85026

COMPLETED ACTIVITIES

Contractor conducted a targeted assessment and observed no mercury.
Plant can continue normal operations.
This site will be removed from further updates.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 179-2024 Update on Health Issues at Bedford Park LPC

November 19, 2024

Board Memo 179-2024: Update on Health Issues at Bedford Park LPC

Executive Board,

The USPS has provided NAPS headquarters with an update regarding employees at the Bedford Park LPC testing positive for Legionnaires disease on November 13^th.

USPS update:

Management authorized, and contractors completed a complete flushing of the water system at the Bedford Park facility on November 14, 2024, as a precautionary measure following the report of two employees having contracted Legionnaires disease, one in August with the second in September.

Attached please find Illinois 2 District Safety Specialist Alison Kluttz’s Facility Report confirming the South Suburban Initial Walk thru was conducted on November 13, 2024 at approximately 11:00 am., with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Kathryn Nelson, Public Service Administrator, along with the Stickney Public Health.

Chris Lesniak, Water Superintendent, Village of Bedford Park, Illinois confirmed on Friday, November 15 “Bedford Park has NO contamination issues with the water.”

His department samples the water every two weeks and test results continue to confirm the water is safe for drinking.

The local union officials have been notified of the results and Stand-Up Talks have been provided.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 178-2024 Mercury Spills in Phoenix Plant and Cove Creek Annex & Main Post Office

November 19, 2024

Board Memo 178-2024: Mercury Spills in Phoenix Plant and Cove Creek Annex & Main Post Office

Executive Board,

Below are updates from Linda DeCarlo, Senior Director of Occupational Safety & Health, regarding mercury spills that occurred yesterday, November 19^th at the Phoenix Plant, Cove Creek Annex, and Cove Creek Main Post Office.

FACILITY UPDATES

PHOENIX PLANT 852 – 4949 East Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ 85026

Completed Activities

Contractor arrived onsite at approximately 2200 local time (11/18/24).
Contractor screened the plant for mercury utilizing a mercury vapor analyzer (LUMEX).
No mercury was identified at the plant. Plant is clear to continue operations.

Planned Activities

No additional activities planned.

COVE CREEK CARRIER ANNEX – 6710 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek Road, AZ 85331

Completed Activities:

Contractor arrived on site this morning and performed a visual inspection and mercury vapor screening via LUMEX.
Mercury was identified at approx. 0630 local time (11/19/24).
Shoes of employees were collected.
Facility was closed – COOP location will be Arcadia PO.
Delivery truck that brought mail from the plant to the annex was identified and brought to the site. Driver was also available for interview.

Planned Activities:

Contractor will screen carrier vehicles; however, vehicles were not present on site this morning. Contractor working with the Postmaster to identify location.
Contractor will screen delivery truck for mercury and interview driver for information on where the package might have traveled.
Contractor will continue screening to determine path of package and remediation needs.
Determine the process for handing over clean mail to local USPS.
Contractor will make arrangements for decontamination tent.
Contractor will make arrangements for clean item storage (e.g., Conex Container)

COVE CREEK MAIN POST OFFICE – 38400 North School House Road in Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Completed Activities:

Currently, remediation efforts are on hold until the annex can be assessed.
Site has been COOP’d to Arcadia PO

Planned Activities:

Contractor will conduct a health and safety briefing.
Contractor will locate and isolate the package, and if safe:

o Attempt to weight the package to compare scanned weight to current weight.

o Photograph the packing slip.

o Photograph the package contents and any identifying information (serial number, model number, etc.).

Determine the process for handing over clean mail to local USPS.
Contractor will make arrangements for decontamination tent.
Contractor will make arrangements for clean item storage (e.g., Conex Container)

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 177-2024 2024 Fall Executive Board Meeting Minutes

November 19, 2024

Board Memo 177-2024: 2024 Fall Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2024 Fall Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 176-2024 NAPS Response Regarding Metrix Changes to VMF Work Credits

November 15, 2024

Board Memo 176-2024: NAPS Response Regarding Metrix Changes to VMF Work Credits

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the USPS concerning the proposed modification to the established non-bargaining staffing criteria for Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMF).

NAPS does not support the reductions proposed by the USPS.

We will keep you informed of any feedback.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 175-2024: NAPS Response Concerning USPS 2024 Salary Range Proposals

November 15, 2024

Board Memo 175-2024: NAPS Response Concerning USPS 2024 Salary Range Proposals

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the USPS regarding the proposed 2024 salary range. The USPS has proposed the salary range maximums be increased by 1.7%. NAPS is requesting the pay range maximums be increased to 2.5% to reflect economic realities.

We will keep you informed of any feedback.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 174-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

November 15, 2024

Board Memo 174-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 173-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

November 15, 2024

Board Memo 173-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 172-2024 Health Issues at Bedford Park LPC

November 14, 2024

Board Memo 172-2024: Health Issues at Bedford Park LPC

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has been informed by the USPS of two employees at the Bedford Park LPC testing positive for Legionnaires disease on November 13^th. The Public Health department arrived at the facility today and performed several tests. The USPS will provide NAPS with their findings asap.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 171-2024 Updated FY2024 HERO Pay-for-Performance Evaluation Rules

November 12, 2024

Board Memo 171-2024: Updated FY2024 HERO Pay-for-Performance Evaluation Rules

Executive Board,

Please find attached updated Pay-for-Performance evaluation rules for non-bargaining employees provided from the USPS. The Performance Evaluation System Field Evaluation Rules and Performance Pilot Evaluation Rules for headquarters non-bargaining employees have been updated for the FY2024 fiscal year.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 170-2024 Updated FY2024 Pay-for-Performance Programs

November 12, 2024

Board Memo 170-2024: Updated FY2024 Pay-for-Performance Programs

Executive Board,

Please find attached two updated Pay-for-Performance programs provided from the USPS. The attached Employee and Evaluator Rating Recourse Job Aids for non-bargaining employees have been updated for the FY2024 fiscal year.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 169-2024 USPS Proposed Salary Increases and Schedules for FY2025

November 12, 2024

Board Memo 169-2024: USPS Proposed Salary Increases and Schedules for FY2025

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has received from the USPS proposed increases for FY2025 salary ranges for EAS and Part-Time Postmaster Schedule. Attached are the proposed salary schedules to take effect January 11, 2025.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 168-2024 State Deadlines for Return Delivery of Mail-In Ballots

November 4, 2024

Board Memo 168-2024: State Deadlines for Return Delivery of Mail-In Ballots

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received from the USPS the list of state deadlines for return delivery of mail-in ballots for the upcoming election.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 167-2024 EAS & MDO Political Information Cards

November 4, 2024

Board Memo 167-2024: EAS & MDO Political Information Cards

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received from the USPS political information cards for EAS and MDO. Please see cards attached for the upcoming election.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 166-2024 High Winds & Tornado Damage at The Craig RMPO

November 4, 2024

Board Memo 166-2024: High Winds & Tornado Damage at The Craig RMPO

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received information from the USPS regarding high winds and tornado damage that occurred at the Craig RMPO in Craig, MO on October 30^th.

Central Area

KS-MO District

Situation – The Craig RMPO sustained damage from a high winds/tornado storm event that moved through the KS-MO District today. A support column near the entrance to the facility was damaged/dislodged. FSSP contacted to request structural inspection/assessment. The facility will be closed until assessment and/or repairs can be completed. The office will temporarily COOP out of the Fairfax RMPO.

Craig RMPO, Craig MO 64437 (Level 4 Hour).

People:

All employees accounted for
No injuries reported
FMO assistance requested in relocating carrier case

Property:

Support column at main entrance damaged/dislodged
Emergency FSSP Ticket #45224520 has been opened requesting emergency assessment and repairs
Facility will closed until assessment/repairs are completed.
Facility will temporarily COOP out of the Fairfax RMPO, Fairfax MO 64446

Product:

Retail Operations are closed/retail customers directed to the Fairfax RMPO
PO Box area is closed/PO Box customers directed to the Fairfax RMPO
Delivery Operations are relocated to the Fairfax RMPO
Impacted mail has been removed from areas of flooding and staged in a location to dry out

Communications:

Employees have been informed
District leadership has been informed
District Communications Specialist has been informed
Notice has been posted at the entrance to inform customers
Unions will be informed of the event
FSSP Ticket #45224520 has been opened for emergency repairs
PANs entry will be created.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 165-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

November 4, 2024

Board Memo 165-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 164-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

November 4, 2024

Board Memo 164-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 163-2024 NAPS Response Concerning USPS Extraordinary Measures

October 28, 2024

Board Memo 163-2024: NAPS Response Concerning USPS Extraordinary Measures

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest correspondence being issued as guidance during the “Election Mail Extraordinary Measures” that began on October 21, 2024, and will run until Election Day, November 5, 2024, with possible extension based upon individual state deadlines for ballot acceptance.

NAPS has spoken with USPS HQ several times concerning the lack of definitive actions to address handling of Election mail received after an office’s DOV due to carriers on the street still delivering America’s mail or last arriving transportation to Plants/RPDC’s. The only directives that were given on the Ambassador/Election Mail taskforce zoom calls and in the corresponding documentation from those calls were that overtime and travel were not authorized.

Despite representatives from CRPO and CRDO stating on the last call which NAPS HQ participated, and that produced the attachments in this email and on local USPS calls, it has been stated that overtime and travel were authorized. However, as you can see, this latest documentation still does not address the issue.

As a reminder to USPS EAS Supervisors, Managers, Postmasters and other managerial personnel, attached are directives that have been issued on the requirement that EAS are to be paid.

In addition, attached also are:

USPS Management Instruction on EAS Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)Program, which outlines the required personal auto insurance rider prior to utilizing a POV for work purposes.
USPS Legal Department memorandum on Supervisor’s Use of Personal Vehicles While on Duty.

Please read all documents and protect yourself and your family as you continue to Deliver For America.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 162-2024 Update on Hurricane Helene & Milton

October 21, 2024

Board Memo 162-2024: Update on Hurricane Helene & Milton

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the latest update from the USPS regarding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The information provided is as of October 20^th.

Please share this information with your membership.

Board Memo 161-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

October 21, 2024

Board Memo 161-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 160-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

October 21, 2024

Board Memo 160-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 159-2024: BREAKING NEWS: USPS, NALC Reach Tentative Agreement

October 18, 2024

Board Memo 159-2024: BREAKING NEWS: USPS, NALC Reach Tentative Agreement

Executive Board,

With the tentative agreement that has been reached between the NALC and the USPS, NAPS finally moves closer to beginning the long overdue Pay Talks for the EAS employees of the USPS. NAPS is looking forward to the opportunity to continue advancing the issues surrounding pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs relating to supervisory and other managerial employees.

NAPS will engage with USPS HQ in accordance with §1004.(e):

(4) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization may, by agreement, adopt procedures different from those provided by this subsection.

(e)(1) The Postal Service shall, within 45 days of each date on which an agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and the bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 of this title which represents the largest number of employees, make a proposal for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs for members of the supervisors' organization which are to be in effect during the same period as covered by such agreement.

(2) The Postal Service and the supervisors' organization shall strive to resolve any differences concerning the proposal described in paragraph (1) of this subsection under the procedures provided for, or adopted under, subsection (d) of this section.

(3) The Postal Service shall provide its decision concerning changes proposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the supervisors' organization within 90 days following the submission of the proposal.

(f)(1) If, notwithstanding the mutual efforts required by subsection (e) of this section, the supervisors' organization believes that the decision of the Postal Service is not in accordance with the provisions of this title, the organization may, within 10 days following its receipt of such decision, request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to convene a factfinding panel (hereinafter referred to as the "panel") concerning such matter.

(2) Within 15 days after receiving a request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall provide a list of 7 individuals recognized as experts in supervisory and managerial pay policies. Each party shall designate one individual from the list to serve on the panel. If, within 10 days after the list is provided, either of the parties has not designated an individual from the list, the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall make the designation. The first two individuals designated from the list shall meet within 5 days and shall designate a third individual from the list. The third individual shall chair the panel. If the two individuals designated from the list are unable to designate a third individual within 5 days after their first meeting, the Director shall designate the third individual.

(3)(A) The panel shall recommend standards for pay policies and schedules and fringe benefit programs affecting the members of the supervisors' organization for the period covered by the collective bargaining agreement specified in

subsection (e)(1) of this section. The standards shall be consistent with the policies of this title, including sections 1003(a) and 1004(a) of this title.

(B) The panel shall, consistent with such standards, make appropriate recommendations concerning the differences between the parties on such policies, schedules, and programs.

(2) The panel shall make its recommendation no more than 30 days after its appointment, unless the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization agree to a longer period. The panel shall hear from the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization in such a manner as it shall direct. The cost of the panel shall be borne equally by the Postal Service and the supervisors' organization.

(3) Not more than 15 days after the panel has made its recommendation, the Postal Service shall provide the supervisors' organization with its final decision on the matters covered by factfinding under this subsection. The Postal Service shall give full and fair consideration to the panel's recommendation and shall explain in writing any differences between its final decision and the panel's recommendation.

(g) Not earlier than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and from time to time thereafter, the Postal Service or the supervisors' organization may request, by written notice to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and to the other party, the creation of a panel to review the effectiveness of the procedures and the other provisions of this section and the provisions of section 1003 of this title. The panel shall be designated in accordance with the procedure established in subsection (f)(2) of this section. The panel shall make recommendations to the Congress for changes in this title as it finds appropriate.

We are looking forward to closing the pay gap between EAS employees and the private sector as well as providing adequate and reasonable differentials in rates of pay between supervisory and other managerial personnel and the employees we manage.

Thank you and please be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 158-2024 USPS Decision on FY2024 PFP Matrices

October 10, 2024

Board Memo 158-2024: USPS Decision on FY2024 PFP Matrices

Executive Board,

NAPS disagrees with the Postal Service’s decision to renege on the proposed changes to fiscal year 2024 Pay for Performance (PFP) matrices, as agreed to by NAPS and the Postal Service during consultative discussions.

Attached is the USPS altered PFP Cell Block Matric as reported on USPS MyHR.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 157-2024 Special Exempt Extended until January 10, 2025

October 16, 2024

Board Memo 157-2024: Special Exempt Extended until January 10, 2025

Executive Board,

The USPS HQ has extended the original Agreement on Exempt Managers & Postmasters Delivering Mail. Under the agreement, exempt Postmasters Level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service are entitled to additional pay should the need arises where they are required to deliver mail. The USPS has extended the special exemption until January 10, 2025.

As previously suggested, NAPS HQ strongly encourages all EAS that are performing craft work to properly record these hours in RADAR. This is your validation for the need to be paid.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 156-2024 Supervisor Shooting in St. Paul, MN

October 15, 2024

Board Memo 156-2024: Supervisor Shooting in St. Paul, MN

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed by USPS HQ that a supervisor from St. Paul, MN was shot multiple times by a carrier.

Police say 50-year-old Roy Varghese was the man shot by a 28-year-old man while working at the post office along West 7th Street near I-35E in St. Paul Sunday afternoon. Police say Varghese suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times. The suspect was arrested about a mile away from the post office facility.

We will share updates as made available. Please keep Roy and his family in your prayers.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 155-2024 Latest Update on Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton

October 15, 2024

Board Memo 155-2024: Latest Update on Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the latest update from the USPS regarding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The information provided is as of October 14^th.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 154-2024 Latest Update on Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton

October 10, 2024

Board Memo 154-2024: Latest Update on Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the latest update from the USPS regarding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The information provided is as of October 9^th.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 153-2024 USPS Decision on FY2024 PFP Matrices

October 10, 2024

Board Memo 153-2024: USPS Decision on FY2024 PFP Matrices

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has received from the USPS a letter dated October 10, 2024, regarding its decision for the Pay-for-Performance (PFP) FY2024. NAPS recently proposed changes in some of the cells for the field based on the percentage of employees that have increased from 2023 to 2024. The USPS has decided not to adopt the NAPS proposals.

Attached, please see the USPS decision letter and NAPS response to the USPS proposal.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 152-2024 2024 June NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

October 10, 2024

Board Memo 152-2024: 2024 June NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for June 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 151-2024 USPS Update on Hurricane Helene

October 10, 2024

Board Memo 151-2024: USPS Update on Hurricane Helene

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the latest update from the USPS regarding Hurricane Helene. The information provided below is as of October 9^th.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 150-2024 Hurricane Milton Storm Surge Map

October 8, 2024

Board Memo 150-2024: Hurricane Milton Storm Surge Map

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received information from Orin Wilson, at the Office of National Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Milton. The attached information provides storm surge maps as of October 8^th along with a list of post offices with high probability of surge flooding of 1’ or more.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 149-2024 Latest Update on Hurricane Helene

October 8, 2024

Board Memo 149-2024: Latest Update on Hurricane Helene

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the latest update from the USPS regarding Hurricane Helene. The information provided below is as of today, October 8^th.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 148-2024 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

October 8, 2024

Board Memo 148-2024: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Executive Board meeting minutes held on October 1, 2024.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 147-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

October 7, 2024

Board Memo 147-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 146-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

October 7, 2024

Board Memo 146-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 145-2024 Update on Hurricane Helene in the Southern and Atlantic Regions

October 7, 2024

Board Memo 145-2024: Update on Hurricane Helene in the Southern and Atlantic Regions

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received an update from Michael Swigart, the Office of National Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Helene. The information provided below is as of October 3^rd.

Overall: Multi*state Hurricane Helene recovery ongoing in two (2) Areas and seven (7) districts. Southern Area with five (5) districts (FL1, FL2, GA, SC, TN) and Atlantic Area with two (2) districts (NC, VA). Civil infrastructure and cellular challenges are currently greatest impacts.

People:

ALL employees accounted for.

o Southern (1) FL2 District – The search efforts for the 1 employee who has been AWOL since July 24, 2024 have been discontinued after USPIS efforts were unsuccessful.

Sixty-seven (67) known personal impacts to employees (homes, vehicles)

o Southern (51): GA – 25, TN – 5; SC – 6, FL2 – 11, Gulf Atlantic Div – 3; SE Div – 1

o Atlantic (16): NC – 16

One serious injury to an employee while on duty in the VA District has been reported. HQ Labor Relations and HQ Occupational Safety and Health have been engaged.
Employee Availability is normal for the Southern Area impacted locations and remains a challenge in impacted areas with no power and water.
Emergency Operations Center is active at the NC District Office.
Four (4) Recovery team members enroute to NC District:
Curfews remain in effect: [Southern (2) FL2 – 1, Anna Marie; GA – 5 counties]; [Atlantic (4) NC – 4 counties]
Topeka CRS dispatched one (1) trailer of water to stage at Atlanta RPDC, and dispatched (1) trailer of water to stage at Asheville NC. An additional trailer of water was requested by the NC District this morning. ETA is pending.
Procuring necessary items, such as port-a-potties, hand sanitizer, for sites with compromised water treatment facilities

2 from National Preparedness (arriving 10/4/2024).
2 from the CRDO Command Center.

Property:

Destroyed (1)

Atlantic (1) – [NC – 1] Micaville (PO box office) 28755 – being COOP’d to Burnsville NC 28741

Inaccessible (3) due to bridge or road closures

Southern (1) – [TN – 1] (Trade TN)
Atlantic (10) – [NC – 8; VA - 2]

Facility Assessments (41) – current as of 2PM ET

Southern (22)

o FL1 (5) – 5 UNSAFE, all FATS complete

o FL2 (10) – 10 UNSAFE, all FATS complete

o GA (7) – 3 UNSAFE, 2 awaiting results

o TN – (1) – 1 awaiting results

Atlantic (19)

o NC (17) – 8 UNSAFE, 9 awaiting results

o VA (3) – 3 awaiting results

Power Outages:

Retail & Delivery: FL1, SC, GA continue to improve with grid power restoration; closely monitoring. NC and VA working through restoration efforts, with NC experiencing fifty-two (52) without power. Field Maintenance redirecting mobile generators and other equipment to other affected areas as power comes back online
Processing: Tallahassee PDC remains on generator power.

Other (Atlantic):

Seven (7) postal vehicles suffered damages (NC).
Four (4) Mobile Retail Units requested and enroute to be staged in Asheville SDC for mobilization to needed locations.
Five (5) satellite phones are enroute to NC to assist with challenges of cell phone coverage outages caused by 784 cellular towers being out of service in western NC.
Per NCDOT: All roads in Western NC should be considered closed and non-emergency travel is prohibited.

Product:

Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Governor of Florida issued an Executive Order which suspends the “No Forwarding” of mail-in ballots.
Four (4) Emergency Mobile Fuel tankers deployed and in use for GA – 2; SC – 1; NC -1
Amazon volumes from the closed HUB (GA and SC service) were received today. HQ providing inventories to assist in districts to load level inbound volume. However, sixteen 16 offices in South Carolina did not receive volume today, HQ is assisting in mitigating.
IT is providing support for wireless needs, as requested, for sites without power but have cell service capabilities.
Change of Address requirements (fee and ID requirement) for the impacted locations in North Carolina will be suspended. Specific 5-digit zip codes to be included are being compiled. Additionally, USPS laptops to assist with the COA process in shelters (and other locations are being provided.
Delivery continues in all accessible locations, only where safe to do so (extensive road closures / washed-out roads)
Expecting non-deliveries for inaccessible locations; all will be recorded in DCV and FDB

COOP’d / Suspended offices:

Southern:

TN: Two (2) COOP’d offices with Mobile Retail Units inbound; CCBR enroute
FL1: Four (4) COOP’d offices; 1 suspended
FL2: Ten (10) offices COOP’d, with two Mobile Retail Units inbound
GA: Five (5) COOP’d offices, three (3) retail units remain closed.
SC: Per latest Industry Alert: 45 retail offices re-opened today.

Atlantic

Industry / Service Alerts being updated for retail and delivery operations as power is restored. Previous Service Alert stated that all retail and delivery facilities in the 286, 287, 288, and 289 3-Digit ZIP Code areas are suspended, with 39 retail facilities suspended in 270, 272, 273, 280, 281
NC – 8 COOP’d offices
VA – 1 COOP’d office

Communications:

Employee Emergency Hotline is being updated to reflect any changes in affected districts
Employee standup talks continue to be provided.
Unions and Management Associations are being briefed.
Districts and Divisions continue to track employee personal impacts as they are reported; EAP and PERF being shared
Service / Industry Alerts are continuing to change as power is restored. All submitted alerts are being reviewed, approved, and loaded to usps.com
Congressional outreach and Election outreach continues
Monitoring shelters and corresponding activities related to COAs, COOP sites, and election mail

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 144-2024 Update on Hurricane Helene in the Southern and Atlantic Regions

October 1, 2024

Board Memo 144-2024: Update on Hurricane Helene in the Southern and Atlantic Regions

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received an update from Rae Ann Haight, the Office of National Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Helene. The information provided below is as of September 29^th.

Overall: Multi*state Hurricane Helene recovery ongoing in two (2) Areas and seven (7) districts. Southern Area with five (5) districts (FL1, FL2, GA, SC, TN) and Atlantic Area with two (2) districts (NC, VA). Civil infrastructure, flood intrusion, and cellular challenges are currently greatest impacts.

Information current as of 1300 ET

People:

Ten (10) Employees unaccounted for:

o Southern (1) FL2 District – 1 AWOL for past month in R&D, USPIS assisting

o Atlantic (9) – NC District – 9; union assisting; cell phone towers down in western NC

Sixty-seven (67) known personal impacts to employees (homes, vehicles)

o Southern (51): GA – 25, TN – 5; SC – 6, FL2 – 11, Gulf Atlantic Div – 3; SE Div – 1

o Atlantic (16): NC – 16

Employee Availability challenges in four (4) locations due to curfews, road issues, school closures

o Southern (3) GA at 80% in impacted areas; SC at 79%; Augusta PDC 66%

o Atlantic (1) – NC

Curfews in effect: Southern (2) FL2 – 1, Anna Marie; GA – 5 counties; Atlantic (6) NC – 6 counties
Ongoing inventory and coordinated distribution of bottled water and MREs. Topeka CRS dispatched one (1) trailer of water to stage at Atlanta RPDC.
Procuring necessary items, such as port-a-potties, hand sanitizer, for sites with compromised water treatment facilities

Property:

Inaccessible (6) due to bridge or road closures

Southern (1) – [TN – 1]
Atlantic (5) – [NC – 5]

Facility Assessments (40)

Southern (25)

o UNSAFE to occupy (12): FL1 – 4; FL2 – 5; GA - 3

o Awaiting results (13): FL1 – 1; FL2 – 5; GA – 6; TN – 1

Atlantic (15)

o Awaiting results (15): NC –13; VA – 2

Power Outages (310):

Retail & Delivery

o Southern (197): FL1 – 13 on gens; TN – 2 on gens; SC – 78 with 18 on gens; GA – 104 with 23 on gens

o Atlantic (113): NC – 85; VA – 28

Processing

o Tallahassee PDC on generator power

Product:

Four (4) Emergency Mobile Fuel tankers deployed and in use for GA – 2; SC – 2; EMF team readying fuel assets to support Ashville NC area
Amazon has not delivered volume to 304, 308, 309 (GA) and 294, 298, 299 (SC Charleston area) since Hurricane Helene landfall; HQ sent expected inventories and Amazon restart to leadership so both districts can work on resource contingencies to handle the inbound volume
IT is providing support for wireless needs for sites without power but have cell service capabilities
Field Maintenance redirecting mobile generators and other equipment throughout affected areas as power comes back online
Delivery continues in all accessible locations, only where safe to do so (extensive road closures / washed-out roads)
Expecting non-deliveries for inaccessible locations; all will be recorded in DCV and FDB

COOP’d / Suspended offices:

Southern:

TN District: Two (2) COOP’d offices with Mobile Retail Units inbound; Hartford collection box swept away was found and being recovered.
FL1: Four (4) COOP’d offices; 1 suspended
FL2 District: Ten (10) offices COOP’d, with two Mobile Retail Units inbound; 10 vehicles in Punta Gorda being repaired for service
GA District: Per latest service alert, All retail and delivery operations for facilities in the 315 and 316 3-Digit Zip Code Areas (minus 8 open offices) are temporarily suspended. 85 facilities are suspended in 304, 305, 308, 309, 313; 1 COOP’d office. Power outages creating E*LOCK issues – scanners being taken to sites with power
SC District: 78 retail offices without power, some will be in degraded mode

Atlantic

NC, per latest Industry Alert: All retail and delivery operations for facilities in the 286, 287, 288, and 289 3-Digit ZIP Code areas are suspended. 39 facilities are suspended in 270, 272, 273, 280, 281
VA – Abingdon COOP is named offload site for two (2) offices

Communications:

Employee Emergency Hotline is being updated
Employee standup talks continue
Unions and Management Associations are being briefed daily
Districts and Divisions continue to track employee personal impacts as they are reported; EAP and PERF being shared
Service / Industry Alerts are continuing to change as power is restored. All alerts are being reviewed, approved, and loaded to usps.com
Congressional outreach and Election outreach continues
Monitoring FEMA Region 4 outreach, shelters, and corresponding activities related to COAs, COOP sites, and election mail

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 143-2024 Hurricane Helene in the Southern, Atlantic, and Central Regions

September 30, 2024

Board Memo 143-2024: Hurricane Helene in the Southern, Atlantic, and Central Regions

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received an update from Rae Ann Haight, the Office of National Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Helene. The information provided below is as of September 29^th.

Multistate recovery from Hurricane Helene ongoing in three (3) Areas (Southern, Atlantic, Central) and seven (7) districts (FL1, FL2, GA, SC, NC, VA, KY/WV). Road and bridge infrastructure, power outages, and flash flooding still causing greatest impacts.

Most current information as of 3PM ET:

People:

Employees unaccounted for:

o Southern (4)

GA District – 2 HQ Sales domiciled in Albany GA
FL2 District – 1 in R&D, USPIS assisting
Gulf Atlantic Div in FL1– 1 Tallahassee Mail Processing employee unaccounted for. Per local mgt., the employee has been AWOL since 8/24/24 and is pending removal

o Atlantic (estimated 256)

NC district – cellular and Internet outages creating challenges. Union is assisting management, internal phone trees ongoing. Unaccounted for: [Zone 287 - 30 offices cannot be reached by cell phone, landline, or email to verify accountability with the 230 employees assigned to those offices; Boone 28607 - 2 employees; Rutherfordton 28913 - 24 employees]; NC and FL National Guard activated for NC assistance

Fifty-six (56) known personal impacts to employees (homes, vehicles)

o Southern (51): GA – 25, TN – 5; SC – 6, FL2 – 11, Gulf Atlantic Div – 3; SE Div – 1

o Atlantic (5): NC – 5

Employee Availability challenges in ten (10) locations due to evacuation orders and road / school closures

o Southern (9) FL1 – 323 area, TN – Greenville area; SC; Processing sites (6) –Tampa, Tallahassee, Columbia, Augusta, Greenville, Johnson City

o Atlantic (1) – NC

Curfews added in FL2 – 1, Anna Marie FL; GA – 4, Zips 308, 309, 315, 316 (affecting Augusta PDC); SC – 1
Ongoing inventory for bottled water
Port-a-potties ordered for Augusta PDC due to water shut off in locations throughout the city, no estimated time of water restoration

Property:

Inaccessible (35) due to bridge or road closures

Southern (6) – [FL1 – 3, with 1 of them blocking customer access only; TN – 3]
Atlantic (27) – [NC – 27]
Central (2) –[KY/WV – 2]

Damaged (121) – roof leaks, trees down, flooded lots

Southern (97) [FL1 – 7 (3 closed for FATS – 2 determined unsafe for reentry;1 pending); FL2 – 23 (7 closed for FATs – 3 determined safe for reentry; 4 pending) GA – 25 (4 closed requiring assessment, 4 pending); TN – 16 (1 closed requiring assessment, 1 pending); SC – 21; FL3 – 1; AL-MS – 4]
Atlantic (22) [NC – 22 (10 facilities with known flooding)]
Central (2) [KY/WV – 2]

Power Outages (464):

Retail & Delivery

o Southern (281): FL1 – 28 with 19 on gens; FL2 – 2 on gens; TN – 1 gen being deployed; SC – 150 with 13 on gens; GA – 100 with 22 on gens

o Atlantic (143): NC – 107; VA – 36 power outages (down from 50);

o Central (39): KY-WV – 39 (KY -15; WV – 24), 7 without phone or Internet

Processing

o Tallahassee PDC on generator power

Product:

Delivery continues where safe to do so
Extensive road closures and washed-out roads throughout pockets of affected sites
Expecting non-deliveries for inaccessible locations; all will be recorded in DCV and FDB
Processing & Logistics collaborating with R&D sites for product and expectations
Logistics working through road closures and closed offices; moving all available product; closely tracking TDNAs

Southern:

Mobile Retail Units being prepped to launch to three (3) locations: FL2 – 2 (Aripeka FL, Terra Ceia FL) and TN – 1 (Mountain City, TN)
Four (4) Emergency Mobile Fuel tankers deployed and in use for GA – 2; SC – 2
TN District: Three (3) offices suspended- Mountain City, Flag Pond, Trade; 1 COOP’d Hartford; One (1) collection box swept away and not yet found. Dam requiring evacuation was deemed safe for reentry.
FL2 District: 7 offices COOP’d due to no access or damage; Thirty-four (34) vehicles in Punta Gorda (up from 27 yesterday) would not start yesterday; VMF has repaired 13, with aggressive repair timeline for Monday delivery; contingency vehicle plans are in place
SC District: 394 reported road closures; 121 retail offices without power, some will be in degraded mode without Internet

Atlantic

NC: All retail and delivery operations for facilities in the 286, 287, 288, and 289 3-Digit ZIP Code areas are suspended. 39 facilities are suspended in 270, 272, 273, 280, 281
Stamp stock damaged in Lineville 28646

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline is being updated on a regular cadence to reflect operations for today and planned operations and adjustments for tomorrow
Employee standup talks continue
Unions and Management Associations are being briefed daily
Districts and Divisions continue to track employee personal impacts as they are reported; EAP and PERF being shared
Service / Industry Alerts are being reviewed, approved, and loaded to usps.com
Congressional outreach and Election outreach continues
Closely monitoring river gauges in FL, GA, SC, NC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 142-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

September 27, 2024

Board Memo 142-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 141-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

September 27, 2024

Board Memo 141-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 140-2024 Reduction in Force in the Logistics Charlotte RPDC

September 25, 2024

Board Memo 140-2024: Reduction in Force in the Logistics Charlotte RPDC

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has received notice from the USPS of an anticipated Reduction in Force (RIF) at the Logistics Charlotte RPDC and the impact on EAS staffing. NAPS has requested a briefing with the USPS to discuss specific RIF notices to impacted employees.

Please see NAPS letter attached requesting a briefing on this matter.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 139-2024 Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

September 24, 2024

Board Memo 139-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been provided from the USPS plans to retain certain local mail processing operations at the facilities listed below. The proposed operational strategy anticipated staffing impacts due to relocating mail processing operations. However, there will be no anticipated employees impacted.

Stand-Up Talks will be provided to employees at the four locations mentioned below.

- Burlington P&DC in Essex Junction, VT

- El Paso P&DC in El Paso, TX

- Knoxville P&DC in Knoxville, TN

- Northwest Arkansas, AR P&DC in Fayetteville, AR

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 138-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

September 20, 2024

Board Memo 138-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 137-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

September 20, 2024

Board Memo 137-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 136-2024 Local Mail Local Initiative

September 20, 2024

Board Memo 136-2024: Local Mail Local Initiative

Executive Board,

The USPS has provided official notice confirming the plans to retain certain local mail processing operations at the Tulsa, Fort Meyers, and the Eastern Maine postal facilities. Attached are the stand-up talks and talking points for each location.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and please be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 135-2024 No Market Dominant Price Increase for January 2025

September 20, 2024

Board Memo 135-2024: No Market Dominant Price Increase for January 2025

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has received notice from the USPS that there will be no stamp price changes for January 2025. See official press release attached.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and please be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 134-2024 Update on the Potential Tropical Storm Across the Carolinas

September 17, 2024

Board Memo 134-2024: Update on the Potential Tropical Storm Across the Carolinas

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the below forecast from Orin Wilson, the Office of National Preparedness, regarding a potential tropical storm across the Carolinas.

Attached (and also snipped below) is the 09/16/24– Monday, 5:00 PM EST forecast maps for Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight showing the forecast track and rainfall.

The attached excel spreadsheet lists all facilities that fall within the area forecasted to experience tropical storm force winds (i.e. greater than 39 mph).

At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the disturbance was centered about 45 miles W of Cape Fear, North Carolina. The system is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph. A northwestward motion is expected during the next day or so, and the low will move inland across the Carolinas tonight and Tuesday.

Surface observations indicate that maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph with higher gusts. Continued weakening is expected during the next day or so, and the low is forecast to dissipate over the Carolinas by early Wednesday.

Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
Formation chance through 7 days...low...near 0 percent.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on surface observations is 1006 mb.

Also, attached is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight with corresponding excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled. Attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

1234 Total Postal Facilities

29 Total Network Facilities

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 133-2024 Update on Wildfires in WestPAC Area

September 17, 2024

Board Memo 133-2024: Update on Wildfires in WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director Continuity and Preparedness, regarding wildfires in the WestPAC area as of Monday, September 16, 2024.

WestPac Area ~ Wildfire Summary

National Preparedness is currently monitoring active wildfires across three (3) districts and one (1) Division– to include Air Quality (via EPAs Air.gov)

The information provided is current as of 1400 (eastern)

People: All personnel are reported as safe and accounted for in all Districts.

o All employees have returned to their homes.

Property:

o A total of three (3), down from nine (9), in two (2) districts, have moved operations to alternate locations (COOP’ed) due to evacuation orders: zero property damage reported.

California 6 District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed
California 4 District: One (1) offices COOP’ed

Product: There will be delivery impacts due to evacuation orders/closed roads. These will be reported in DCV/OIR.
Communications: NP in frequent contact with local leadership; Service alerts are being updated with current conditions; PANS alerts created.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 132-2024 Secretaries of State Letter to PMG DeJoy

September 16, 2024

Board Memo 132-2024: Secretaries of State Letter to PMG DeJoy

Executive Board,

Attached is a letter submitted from multiple Secretaries of States to the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regarding the upcoming general election. The letter expresses concerns ranging from inconsistent training for USPS staff to increased undeliverable mail and requests a plan of action to address these issues ahead of the November election.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and please be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 131-2024 Potential Tropical Storm Across the Carolinas

September 16, 2024

Board Memo 131-2024: Potential Tropical Storm Across the Carolinas

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters received the below forecast from Orin Wilson, the Office of National Preparedness, regarding a potential tropical storm across the Carolinas starting on September 16^th.

At 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the disturbance was located about 95 miles ESE of Charleston, SC. The system is moving toward the northwest near 3 mph. A faster motion toward the northwest is expected today and Tuesday, followed by a gradual turn toward the north by Wednesday.

On the forecast track, the low will reach the coast of South Carolina this afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas tonight through Wednesday.

Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected before the system reaches the coast, and the low still has a chance of becoming a tropical or subtropical storm. Weakening is forecast after the system moves inland, and it is likely to dissipate over the Carolinas by late Wednesday.

Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent.
Formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles from the center. A sustained wind of 35 mph and a gust to 40 mph were recently reported at Cape Lookout, North Carolina.

The minimum central pressure based on aircraft dropsonde data is 1006 mb.

Also, attached is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight with corresponding excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled. Attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

996 Total Postal Facilities

20 Total Network Facilities

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 130-2024 Update on Wildfires in WestPAC Area

September 16, 2024

Board Memo 130-2024: Update on Wildfires in WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director Continuity and Preparedness, regarding wildfires in the WestPAC area as of Saturday, September 14, 2024.

WestPac Area ~ Wildfire Summary

National Preparedness is currently monitoring active wildfires across three (3) districts and one (1) Division– to include Air Quality (via EPAs Air.gov)

The information provided is current as of 1530 (eastern)

People: All personnel are reported as safe and accounted for in all Districts.

o Two (2), no change, are currently evacuated from their homes in the Southern California Division.

Property:

o A total of nine (9), no change, in three (3) districts, have moved operations to alternate locations (COOP’ed) due to evacuation orders: zero property damage reported.

California 6 District: Seven (7) offices COOP’ed
California 4 District: One (1) offices COOP’ed
California 3 District: One (1) offices COOP’ed

o The Highland Mail Processing Annex operations have been relocated to the LA NDC due to air quality concerns.

Product: There will be delivery impacts due to evacuation orders/closed roads. These will be reported in DCV/OIR.
Communications: NP in frequent contact with local leadership; Service alerts are being updated with current conditions; PANS alerts created.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 129-2024 Latest Update on Tropical Storm Francine

September 16, 2024

Board Memo 129-2024: Latest Update on Tropical Storm Francine

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director Continuity and Preparedness, regarding tropical storm Francine as of Friday, September 13, 2024.

Situation:

Recovery efforts continue in the Louisiana District, and the Southwest Division.

People:

All employees have been accounted for except for thirty-eight (38) processing employees (Baton Rouge P&DC – 3; and New Orleans P&DC – 35). Efforts to contact these employees continue.
Employee availability has been a challenge in certain locations today:

o Louisiana District retail and delivery - 82% availability in the impacted areas (normal).

o Southwest Division Processing and Logistics:

Baton Rouge P&DC – 80%
New Orleans P&DCs - 65%
Lafayette P&DC – 91%
Logistics – 57%

No reports of any employee personal impacts.

Property:

Twenty (20) offices in the Louisiana District remain without power. Of these, thirteen (13) are running on generator power.
All processing facilities have power.

o Fuel availability challenges in the 703 SCF have resolved.

Product:

Delivery & Retail

Three (3) offices in the Louisiana District have resumed operations after to mandatory evacuation orders were lifted.
Normal delivery and retail operations across the Louisiana and Alabama – Mississippi Districts. All deliveries will be attempted where accessible and safe to do so.

Processing & Logistics

Processing and Logistics across both the Southwest and Gulf Atlantic Divisions are normal.

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline has been updated for normal operations for all functions.
Industry Alerts have been updated to reflect normal operations.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 128-2024 Wildfires in WestPAC Area

September 11, 2024

Board Memo 128-2024: Wildfires in WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director Continuity and Preparedness, regarding wildfires in the WestPAC area.

WestPac Area ~ Wildfire Summary

National Preparedness is currently monitoring active wildfires across five (5) Districts and one (1) Division– to include Air Quality (via EPAs Air.gov)

People: All personnel are reported as safe and accounted for in all Districts.

o Nine (9), are currently evacuated from their homes in the Southern California Division.

Property:

o A total of eight (8) office in three (3) districts, have moved operations to alternate locations (COOP’ed) due to evacuation orders: zero property damage reported.

ID-MT-OR District: One (1) offices COOP’ed
California 6 District: Five (5) offices COOP’ed
California 4 District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed

o The Highland Mail Processing Annex operations have been relocated to the LA NDC due to air quality concerns.

Product: Four (4) offices in two (2) districts (NV-UT – 3; and CA1 – 1) will have missed deliveries due to evacuation orders / closed roads and will be reported in DCV/OIR.
Communications: NP in frequent contact with local leadership; Service alerts are being updated with current conditions; PANS alerts created.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 127-2024 Update on Tropical Storm Francine

September 11, 2024

Board Memo 127-2024: Update on Tropical Storm Francine

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director Continuity and Preparedness, regarding tropical storm Francine.

Situation:

Tropical Storm Francine is located about 381 miles Southwest of Morgan City LA. On the forecast track, Francine is anticipated to move away from the coast of northeastern Mexico and south Texas this afternoon, move across the northwestern Gulf of Mexico tonight, and then make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds remain at 65 mph. Strengthening is expected through Wednesday morning and will likely become a hurricane later today or tonight. Francine is expected to weaken quickly after landfall.
All potentially impacted areas are executing the 48- and 24-hour checklists today.
Normal operations across all functions today.

People:

Employee emergency contact information has been updated.
Employee baseline numbers have been finalized to include domiciled employees.

Property:

All potentially impacted facilities have or will complete preparations to secure facilities and protect mail, vehicles and assets in locations with flooding concerns.
Vehicles are being topped off at the end of each day.
All portable generators have been tested and fueled.

Product:

Delivery & Retail

Operations have been suspended for five (5) offices in the Louisiana District due to mandatory evacuation orders.
Collection boxes in the evacuated areas will be pulled today and then sealed.
The delivery plan for tomorrow is to have carriers in three, 3-digit service areas off the streets early tomorrow, 705 (2 pm), 701/708 (6 pm) (ahead of conditions deteriorating). The times and scope may be adjusted based on location conditions.

Processing & Logistics

Processing and Logistics are finalizing plans for operational adjustments needed for tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Logistics continues to conduct outreach to contractors for availability and expectations.
UPS is planning normal operations into New Orleans. Fed Ex has normal operations into New Orleans this evening and will provide an update for tomorrows operational plans.

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline has been updated to reflect normal operations for today.
Unions and Management Associations have been briefed daily.
Pre-hurricane stand up talks (SUTs) are being provided and will continue on a daily basis across all functions.
Industry Alerts will be posted for the five (5) suspended post offices and suspended drop shipments.
Next scheduled touchpoint is 1200 (Eastern) Wednesday September 11, 2024.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 126-2024 May 2024 NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

September 11, 2024

Board Memo 126-2024: May 2024 NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for May 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 125-2024 Tropical Storm Francine Track and Rainfall Forecast

September 10, 2024

Board Memo 125-2024: Tropical Storm Francine Track and Rainfall Forecast

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Grant Moore, the Division Emergency Preparedness Specialist, regarding tropical storm Francine’s track and rainfall forecast on September 10^th.

At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Francine was located about 125 miles SSE of the mouth of the Rio Grande. Francine is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph. A slow north-northwest motion is expected through this morning, followed by a turn to the northeast with an increase in forward speed. On the forecast track, Francine is anticipated to be just offshore of the coasts of northeastern Mexico and southern Texas through today and make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph with higher gusts. Francine will likely become a hurricane today, with significant strengthening expected before it reaches the coast.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb.

Also, attached is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Tropical Storm Francine with corresponding Excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled. The attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

1994 Total Postal Facilities

42 Total Network Facilities

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 124-2024 NAPS v. USPS--Plaintiff's Expert Report

September 10, 2024

Board Memo 124-2024: NAPS v. USPS--Plaintiff's Expert Report

Fellow Board Members,

Attached is the report submitted by NAPS’s expert witness in our lawsuit against the Postal Service over EAS pay under the 2016-2019 Pay Package. Using the Postal Service’s own data, her report documents that, for the years that pay package was in effect (from January 2019 through August 2021), whether comparing base pay or base hourly rates (i.e., total dollars paid divided by total hours worked), many thousands of EAS employees were not paid the required 5% differential above many thousands of the carriers or clerks they supervised.

Please share the report with your membership. It will be posted on the NAPS website on the Forms and Documents page.

Thank you, and please be safe.

In Solidarity,

Ivan D. Butts

NAPS National President

Board Memo 123-2024 69th National Convention Executive Board Meeting Minutes

September 6, 2024

Board Memo 123-2024: 69^th National Convention Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2024 69^th National Convention Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 122-2024 USPS Proposed Changes to Human Resources Safety & Occupational Health Team

September 5, 2024

Board Memo 122-2024: USPS Proposed Changes to Human Resources Safety & Occupational Health Team

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has requested a meeting with the USPS to discuss the proposed changes to consolidate the district Human Resources safety and occupational health team and the impact it will have on working conditions for EAS members of NAPS.

Please see request to the USPS attached.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 121-2024: USPS Proposed Changes to the Regional Sales District & Territory Realignment

September 5, 2024

Board Memo 121-2024: USPS Proposed Changes to the Regional Sales District & Territory Realignment

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has requested a meeting with the USPS to discuss the proposed changes to the Regional Sales District and Territory Realignment and the impact this initiative will have on EAS members working in sales.

Please see request to the USPS attached.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 120-2024 Leave Entries Entered into eRMS Effective September 18, 2024

August 29, 2024

Board Memo 120-2024: Leave Entries Entered into eRMS Effective September 18, 2024

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of the USPS intent to centralize leave entry within the Employee Resource Management System (eRMS). Effective September 18^th, all scheduled and unscheduled leave will be entered into eRMS.

Training for Lead Clerks to complete the eRMS Lead Clerk user role training was available starting July 15^th.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 119-2024 Tropical Storm Hone in WestPAC Area

August 27, 2024

Board Memo 119-2024: Tropical Storm Hone in WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding tropical storm Hone that hit the WestPAC area on Friday, August 23^rd.

Situation:

Tropical Storm Hone is approximately 670 miles East Southeast of Hilo and is forecast to pass near or south of the Big Island Saturday night into Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 MPH and extending outward up to 90 miles.

The Honolulu PDC is completing the 48-hour hurricane checklist and moving to the 24-hour checklist. The HI District is finishing the 72 hour and moving to the 48-hour checklist.

Normal operations today and planned normal operations for tomorrow (Saturday).

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Hawaii County.

People:

Employee emergency contact information is being updated.
Employee baseline numbers are being finalized.
Accountability procedures being reviewed.
All impacted areas are taking inventory of bottled water, reallocating and purchasing where needed.

Property:

All potentially impacted facilities have or will complete preparations to secure facilities and protect mail, vehicles and assets in locations with flooding concerns.
Vehicles are being topped off at the end of each day and re-location plans are being reviewed.
All portable generators have been or will be tested and fueled.

Product:

Normal operations today for the District; Processing and Logistics.
Logistics: monitoring bridges, roads, airports and shipping docks for closures; with known 50% cap from Amazon; air lift is restricting some volume for emergency medical supplies specific to Hilo (Hawaii Island or Big Island)
Potentially impacted Delivery and Retail facilities will move mail and assets off the floor tomorrow.
Closely reviewing mail impacts due to Carrier Route Counts scheduled for Monday 8/26 (Hilo).

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline is being updated to reflect normal operations for today. Unions and Management Associations have been or are scheduled to be briefed daily.
Pre-hurricane stand up talks (SUTs) are being provided and will continue on a daily basis across all functions.

Satellite phones tested and ready for use.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 118-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

August 27, 2024

Board Memo 118-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 117-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

August 27, 2024

Board Memo 117-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 116-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

August 19, 2024

Board Memo 116-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 115-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

August 19, 2024

Board Memo 115-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 114-2024 Threat of Violence to USPS Staff in Pennsylvania District 2 Area

August 6, 2024

Board Memo 114-2024: Threat of Violence to USPS Staff in Pennsylvania District 2 Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the threat of violence against USPS staff and facility in Pennsylvania District 2 area.

Situation: Today at approximately 10:05am, a former employee’s husband called the morning supervisor at the Wilkes Barre SDC, PA 18701 and stated that he was on his way to “take out management.” Local First Responders were called and are enroute to the facility and advised that they lock down the facility.

People:

All employees have been accounted for.
No reports of injuries.
Employees are in the process of locking down the facility.
Local first responders advised to lockdown the facility and are enroute.

Property:

No reported damage to Postal property.
Facility is locking down.

Product:

No reported damage to USPS product.

Communication:

District Leadership
National Preparedness
PANS
Local First Responders
USPIS
Facility Lockdown Checklist provided to facility and district.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 113-2024 Storm Surge Maps for Hurricane Debby

August 6, 2024

Board Memo 113-2024: Storm Surge Maps for Hurricane Debby

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has received information below from the USPS regarding Hurricane Debby.

The storm surge maps based on the 5 AM National Hurricane Center (NHC) for Hurricane Debby. The timing of the storm surge would be just ahead of, and at landfall. Please note the NHC surge analysis does not include flooding from rainfall.

Surge Inundation Map - identifies Post Offices with high probability of surge flooding of 1’ or more, potentially caused by Hurricane Debby. Corresponding excel file lists 61 postal facilities.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 112-2024 Update on Wildfires in the WestPAC Area

August 6, 2024

Board Memo 112-2024: Update on Wildfires in the WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding building fire Thursday, July 18^th at the West Chester, PA Main Post Office.

WestPac Area ~ Wildfire Summary

National Preparedness is currently monitoring active wildfires across four (4) Districts – to include Air Quality (via EPA’s Air.gov). Containment efforts continue to make progress.

People: All personnel are reported as safe and accounted for in all Districts.

o Nine (9), no change, in three (3) districts (CO-WY -6; CA 1 – 2; and ID-MT-OR -1) are currently evacuated from their homes.,

Property: A total of eight (8), up from seven, have moved operations to alternate locations (COOP’ed) due to evacuation orders: zero property damage reported.

o ID-MT-OR District: Three (3) offices COOP’ed

o Washington District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed

o California 1 District: One (1) offices COOP’ed

o CO-WY District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed

Product: There will be some delivery impacts due to evacuation orders / closed roads
Communications: NP in contact with local leadership; Service alerts are being updated with current conditions; PANS alerts created.

District Impacts – breakdown:

ID-MT-OR District:

Gwen wildfire is 28,820 acres and 90% contained.

Juliaetta, ID RMPO 83535 Level 06, COOP to Kendrick ID MPO 83537

Crazy Creek wildfire is 64,288 acres and 6% contained.

Paulina OR PTPO 97751, level 6, COOP to Prineville OR APO 97754

Bennett wildfire is 400 acres 0% contained

Antelope, OR PTPO 97001 (Level 06) is secured/evacuated and COOP to Kent, OR RMPO 97003.

Washington District:

Swawilla wildfire is 53,403 acres and 90% contained.

The Keller, WA RMPO 99140 Level 04, COOP to Wilbur, WA APO 99185

Pioneer wildfire is 36,111 acres and 12% contained.

Skehekin WA PTPO 98852 level 6, COOP to Chelan WA APO 98816.

California 1 District:

Park wildfire is 401,740 acres and 34% contained.

Mineral CA PTPO 96063 Level 06, COOP to Chester MPO 96020

CO-WY District:

Alexander Mountain wildfire is 9,668 acres and 54% contained.

Drake CO PO 80515 level 6, COOP to Estes Park CO PO 80517
Glen Haven RMPO 80532 level 4, COOP to Estes Park CO PO 80517

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 111-2024 Carrier Robbed in New York 3 Area

August 2, 2024

Board Memo 111-2024: Carrier Robbed in New York 3 Area

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has been informed of a carrier in the New York 3 area being held at knife point. There were no injuries and local police and inspection service arrived on site. The suspect got away with arrow key. The mail vehicle is being held; however, all mail is secured.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 110-2024 Update on Wildfires in the WestPAC Area

August 2, 2024

Board Memo 110-2024: Update on Wildfires in the WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding building fire Thursday, July 18^th at the West Chester, PA Main Post Office.

WestPac Area ~ Wildfire Summary

National Preparedness is currently monitoring active wildfires across five (5) Districts – to include Air Quality (via EPA’s Air.gov)

People: All personnel are reported as safe and accounted for in all Districts.

o Nine (9), up from three (3) employees, are currently evacuated from their homes in the CA 1 District

Property: A total of Thirteen (13), (No change), have moved operations to alternate locations (COOP’ed) due to evacuation orders: zero property damage reported.

o ID-MT-OR District: Five (5) offices COOP’ed

o Washington District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed

o California 1 District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed

o California 3 District: One (1) offices COOP’ed

o CO-WY District: Three (3) offices COOP’ed

Product: There will be some delivery impacts due to evacuation orders / closed roads
Communications: NP in frequent contact with local leadership; Service alerts are being updated with current conditions; PANS alerts created.

District Impacts – breakdown:

ID-MT-OR District:

Durkee wildfire is 293,882 acres and 58% contained.

The Durkee OR RMPO 97905, level 2, COOP to Baker City OR PO 97814.

Lone Rock (formerly Boneyard wildfire) is 137,221 acres and 89% contained.

Monument OR PO 97864, level 6, COOP to Long Creek OR PO 97856
Spray OR PO 97874, level 6, COOP to Fossil OR MPO 97830

Gwen wildfire is 28,805 acres and 65% contained.

Juliaetta, ID RMPO 83535 Level 06, COOP to Kendrick ID MPO 83537

Crazy Creek wildfire is 31,440 acres and 5% contained.

Paulina OR PTPO 97751, level 6, COOP to Prineville OR APO 97754

Washington District:

Swawilla wildfire is 48,970 acres and 60% contained.

The Keller, WA RMPO 99140 Level 04, COOP to Wilbur, WA APO 99185

Pioneer wildfire is 33,762 acres and 12% contained.

Skehekin WA PTPO 98852 level 6, COOP to Chelan WA APO 98816.

California 1 District:

Park wildfire is 391,200 acres and 18% contained.

Manton CA RMPO 96059 Level 06, COOP to Shingletown CA APO 96088
Mineral CA PTPO 96063 Level 06, COOP to Chester MPO 96020

California 3 District:

Borel wildfire is 59,225 acres and 41% contained.

Bodfish CA PO 93205 level 18, COOP to Lake Isabella CA PO 93240

CO-WY District:

Alexander Mountain wildfire is 7,648 acres and 1% contained.

Masonville CO PO 80541 level 6, COOP to Loveland CO PO 80538
Drake CO PO 80515 level 6, COOP to Estes Park CO PO 80517
Glen Haven RMPO 80532 level 4, COOP to Estes Park CO PO 80517

Pleasant Valley wildfire is 1,500 acres and 0% contained.

Hartville WY RMPO 82215 level 2 has re-opened for normal Postal Operation.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 109-2024 Wildfires in WestPAC Area

July 31, 2024

Board Memo 109-2024: Wildfires in WestPAC Area

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding building fire Thursday, July 18^th at the West Chester, PA Main Post Office.

WestPac Area ~ Wildfire Summary

National Preparedness is currently monitoring active wildfires across Five (5) Districts – to include Air Quality (via EPAs Air.gov)

People: All personnel are reported as safe and accounted for in all Districts.
1. Two (2) employees are currently evacuated from their homes in the CA 1 District
Property: 14 offices have moved operations to alternate locations (COOP’d) due to evacuation orders: zero property damage reported.
1. ID-MT-OR District: Seven (7) offices COOP’d
2. Washington District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed
3. California 1 District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed
4. California 3 District: One (1) offices COOP’ed
5. CO-WY District: Two (2) offices COOP’ed
Product: There will be some delivery impacts due to evacuation orders / closed roads

Communications: NP in frequent contact with local leadership; Service alerts are being updated with current conditions; PANS alerts created.

District Impacts – breakdown:

ID-MT-OR District:

Durkee wildfire is 293,390 acres and 51% contained.

The Huntington, OR RMPO 97907 Level 6, COOP to Ontario, OR MPO 97914.
The Durkee OR RMPO 97905, level 2, COOP to Baker City OR PO 97814.

Lone Rock (formerly Boneyard wildfire) is 137,221 acres and 77% contained.

Kimberly OR PO 97848, level 6, COOP to Long Creek OR PO 97856
Monument OR PO 97864, level 6, COOP to Long Creek OR PO 97856
Spray OR PO 97874, level 6, COOP to Fossil OR MPO 97830

Gwen wildfire is 28,805 acres and 0% contained.

Juliaetta, ID RMPO 83535 Level 06, COOP to Kendrick ID MPO 83537

Crazy Creek wildfire is 21,937 acres and 0% contained.

Paulina OR PTPO 97751, level 6, COOP to Pineville OR APO 97754.

Washington District:

Swawilla wildfire is 47.190 acres and 45% contained.

The Keller, WA RMPO 99140 Level 04, COOP to Wilbur, WA APO 99185

Pioneer wildfire is 33,276 acres and 15% contained.

Skehekin WA PTPO 98852 level 6, COOP to Chelan WA APO 98816.

California 1 District:

Park wildfire is 385,064 acres and 14% contained.

Forest Ranch, CA MPO 95942 Level 18, has reopened for Postal Operations.
Manton CA RMPO 96059 Level 06, COOP to Shingletown CA APO 96088
Mineral CA PTPO 96063 Level 06, COOP to Chester MPO 96020

California 3 District:

Borel wildfire is 57,306 acres and 17% contained.

Bodfish CA PO 93205 level 18, COOP to Lake Isabella CA PO 93240

CO-WY District:

Alexander Mountain wildfire is 1,820 acres and 0% contained.

Masonville CO PO 80541 level 6, COOP to Loveland CO PO 80538
Drake CO PO 80515 level 6, COOP to Estes Park CO PO 80517

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 108-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

July 26, 2024

Board Memo 108-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 107-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

July 26, 2024

Board Memo 107-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 106-2024 Special Exempt Extended until October 18, 2024

July 25, 2024

Board Memo 106-2024: Special Exempt Extended until October 18, 2024

Executive Board,

As previously suggested, NAPS HQ strongly encourages all EAS that are performing craft work to properly record these hours in RADAR. This is your validation for the need to be paid.

Please see attached documentation regarding the special exemption of that was previously posted on NAPS website dated January 10, 2023, January 29, 2024, and April 30, 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 105-2024 Ybor City, FL P&DC; RIF Impact Evaluated on July 18, 2024

July 22, 2024

Board Memo 105-2024: Ybor City, FL P&DC RIF Impact Evaluated on July 18, 2024

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of the USPS implementing the Plant Ranking and Management Staffing Criteria. The new staffing criteria will be applied as facilities are transitioning to Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RPDC) and Local Processing Centers (LPC).

The Ybor City, Florida P&DC was evaluated against the new criteria on July 18, 2024. Attached is the RIF timeline for the Ybor City, Florida P&DC as well as employee handouts and announcements.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 104-2024 Building Fire in West Chester PA Main Post Office

July 22, 2024

Board Memo 104-2024: Building Fire in West Chester PA Main Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding building fire Thursday, July 18^th at the West Chester, PA Main Post Office.

Situation: Last night at approximately 10:00pm a supervisor at the Westchester PA Post Office, heard a loud noise near the SDUS machine and saw a fire. She called 911 and evacuated the facility. The local fire department responded and reported that everything in the facility was destroyed.

People:

All employees have been accounted for. The supervisor was the only person in the facility.
No reports of injuries.

Property:

Local First Responders (LFR) extinguished the fire and reported that everything in the facility was destroyed including the front lobby.
Facilities has been contacted for repair.

Product:

Damage to product is yet to be determined.
Retail and Delivery operations will move (COOP) to Southeastern PO, PA 19399

Communication:

Local First Responders
Area/Division/District Leadership
Inspection Service
National Preparedness
PANS
COOP & building fire checklists provided.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 103-2024 Election Mail Taskforce Kickoff 2024 Meeting

July 18, 2024

Board Memo 103-2024: Election Mail Taskforce Kickoff 2024 Meeting

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters participated in the kickoff meeting for the 2024 National Election Mail Taskforce on July 17, 2024.

The agenda attached includes the postal service’s role in the election process, the goals of the election mail taskforce, and important upcoming dates.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 102-2024 Severe Weather in Illinois 2 and Indiana Districts

July 17, 2024

Board Memo 102-2024: Severe Weather in Illinois 2 and Indiana Districts

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding severe storms yesterday, July 16^th near the Illinois 2 and Indiana districts.

Situation: The severe storms overnight are also causing flooding. Four offices in the Illinois 2 District will not deliver today due to flooded roadways.

People:

All employees accounted for.
No injuries reported.

Property:

One (1) office, Hoyleton IL, is closed today due to inaccessibility.
Three (3) offices will not deliver today due to flooded roadways (Ashley, Tamaroa, and Nashville, IL)

Product:

Delivery volume in these three facilities will be cased and ready for delivery tomorrow.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 101-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

July 16, 2024

Board Memo 101-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 100-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

July 16, 2024

Board Memo 100-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 099-2024 NAPS LLV’s Driving Conditions During Heat Dome

July 15, 2024

Board Memo 099-2024: NAPS LLV’s Driving Conditions During Heat Dome

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has expressed its growing concern to the USPS regarding EAS being required to ride in the back of LLV’s without air conditioning during the massive heat dome currently moving across the United States.

NAPS has requested that all USPS activities that place EAS in hazardous and unsafe conditions be suspended.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 098-2024 Update on Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

July 15, 2024

Board Memo 098-2024: Update on Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Beryl making landfall July 8^th near Matagorda Bay, TX.

Situation: Recovery efforts continue in the Texas 2 and Southwest Division.

People:

Employee accountability continues. Currently, there are three (3) employees, down from 66, that remain unaccounted for.
Breakout by function is below.

o Texas 2 District – 0

o Southwest Division Processing – 3

The names of the 3 unaccounted for employees have been referred the Inspection Service for in-person welfare checks.
Employee availability is improving.

o Retail and delivery (TX2) – 94 % availability (normal)

o Processing availability – North Houston 74%; and South Houston 91%

Property:

Retail and Delivery

Forty-one (41) offices, down from 54, in the Texas 2 District remain without power.
A new facility assessment (FAT) is in progress for the damaged Pasadena TX Atkinson Station PO Box trailer. PO Box operations will be moved to Pasadena Main Office.

Processing and Logistics

North Houston remains without grid power.

o Four generators are now onsite and operational with two more enroute.

o Contact attempts with CenterPoint Power have not yielded any solid ETA for grid power restoration for the North Houston Processing facility.

Product:

TX2 District Fuel –

o The Fuel Merchant (open/operational) locations report continues to be disseminated.

o One (1) fuel tanker and four (4) fuel bobtails (straight truck) are deployed to support fuel needs.

The Industry Alert for temporary suspension of drop shipments to North Houston P&DC and BMEU extended until midnight, Thursday night, 7/13/24.

Communications:

Post-hurricane stand-up talks (SUTs) continue to be provided on a daily basis across all functions.
Industry Alerts are being kept current.
The next scheduled touchpoint is1000 (Eastern) Saturday July 12, 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 097-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

July 11, 2024

Board Memo 097-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 096-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

July 11, 2024

Board Memo 096-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 095-2024 Update on Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

July 11, 2024

Board Memo 095-2024: Update on Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Beryl making landfall July 8^th near Matagorda Bay, TX.

Situation: Recovery efforts continue in the Texas 2 and Southwest Division, particularly in the Houston area.

Power and cellular service in the impacted areas are slowly coming back on line.

People:

Employee accountability continues. Cellular service outages have continued to hamper this effort. Currently, out of a total of 15241 employees domiciled within the area of the TX 2 District, 214 employees (all functions) remain unaccounted for. Breakout by function is below.

o Texas 2 District – 25

o Southwest Division Processing – South Houston – 58; and North Houston – 122

o Southwest Division Logistics – 9

Efforts will continue today to contact the remaining 214 employees leveraging Union and Management Association assistance. After today, the name and contact information of any remaining unaccounted-for employee will be referred to the Inspection Service for in person wellness checks.
Call ins while improving, remain a challenge across all functions (particularly in the Houston area).

o Retail and delivery (TX2) – 91% availability

o Processing availability – North Houston 50%; and South Houston 85%

o Logistics – 75% availability

All functions will place a focus on completing timekeeping for this week (i.e. end of pay period).

Property:

Retail and Delivery

Thirty-two (32) offices in the Texas 2 District suffered minor damages (broken windows/doors) but remain operational.
One (1) office in the TX 2 District has reported water/sewage intrusion and has had a FAT completed. FAT results pending to determine whether safe to occupy.
73 offices in the Texas 2 District remain without power.

Processing and Logistics

North Houston remains without grid power.

o Three generators are onsite and operational which provides approximately 50% of the facility’s operational capacity.

o Current ETA for grid power restoration is later today.

Product:

Fuel availability is a concern with limited gas stations having power and available fuel supply. A plan to provide emergency fueling (Atlas fuel) is being formulated today to provide fueling in strategic locations.
The Fuel Merchant (open/operational) locations report is being provided to assist in obtaining fuel.
Industry Alert for temporary suspension of drop shipments to North Houston P&DC and BMEU extended until midnight, Thursday night, 7/11/24.
The Amazon Houston 1 center is operational but had several cancelled trips this morning.

Communications:

Post-hurricane stand up talks (SUTs) continue to be provided on a daily basis across all functions.
Industry Alerts are being kept current.
The Regional Vice President Operations and Area Customer Relations Manager will coordinate proactive messaging to congressional aides on the status of operations.
The next scheduled touchpoint is1100 (Eastern) Thursday July 11, 2024.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 094-2024 Update on Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

July 10, 2024

Board Memo 094-2024: Update on Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Beryl making landfall July 8^th near Matagorda Bay, TX.

Situation: Weather conditions continue to improve across Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Power outages and degraded cellular service remain the biggest impacts along the storm’s path, particularly in the Houston area.

People:

Accounting for employees (all functions) along the storm’s path continue but are hampered by cellular service outages.
Employee accountability (percent accounted for) is as follows:

o Texas 2 District – 95%

o Southwest Division Processing – Beaumont - 100%; South Houston – 36% (130 out of 354); and North Houston – 88% (f901 out of 1023)

o Southwest Division Logistics – 50%

o Field Maintenace – 100%

o Fleet – 100%

Call ins remain a challenge across all functions (particularly in the Houston area) and is impacting availability.

o Retail and delivery (TX2) – 84% availability

o Processing availability – North Houston 32%; South Houston 36%; and Beaumont 100%

o Logistics – 38% availability

There are no known employee personal impacts, but EAP and PERF information will be provided to employees.

Property:

Retail and Delivery

Oklahoma and Arkansas Districts have no impacts.
Nineteen (19) offices in two (2) districts suffered minor damages (TX1 – 4; and TX 2 – 15)
One (1) office in the TX 2 District has reported water/sewage intrusion and will require an assessment by facilities to determine is safe to occupy.
109 offices in three (3) districts (AR-OK – 1; TX1 - 25; and TX2 – 83) are known to be without power.
HQ, Field Maintenance are working a priority list of facilities to power with small generators to alleviate scanner download issues.

Processing and Logistics

Beaumont and South Houston processing facilities have had grid power restored.
North Houston remains without grid power.

o Two generators arrived yesterday. Currently, one is operational. The 2 MW generator is no longer operational. An additional 1.5 MW replacement generator is enroute from San Antonio with an ETA of 1800 (central).

o Facilities will reach to CenterPoint Energy (local power utility) to ensure USPS is a priority for restoration.

Product:

Normal operations for all Districts; Processing and Logistics but impacted by power loss, significant cellular service degradation, and heavy employee call ins (availability).
There were again no Amazon drops this morning in the areas impacted by Beryl.
Airport operations at Houston have been resumed.

o FedEx resumed operations with this morning.

The contingency offload for North Houston P&DC continues.

Five (5) Pfizer trailers were inadvertently dropped at North Houston yesterday. Processing, BSN, Customer Relations, and Logistics are working to get these moved to the Dallas NDC and coordinate ongoing volume with Pfizer.

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline is being updated to reflect normal operations for today. Unions and Management Associations are being briefed daily.
Post-hurricane stand up talks (SUTs) are being provided and will continue on a daily basis across all functions.
Industry Alerts are being issued as appropriate.
The next scheduled touchpoint is1100 (Eastern) Wednesday July 10, 2024.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 093-2024 Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

July 9, 2024

Board Memo 093-2024: Hurricane Beryl near Matagorda Bay, Texas

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding Hurricane Beryl making landfall yesterday, July 8^th near Matagorda Bay, TX.

Situation:

Hurricane Beryl made landfall at 0500 near Matagorda Bay TX as a Category 1 hurricane with winds at 75 mph.
Currently the system is located about 45 miles North Northwest of Houston TX. the center of Beryl will move over eastern Texas today, then move through the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph. Steady weakening is forecast, and Beryl is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday.
Power outages, degraded cellular service and flooded roadways are the biggest impacts along the storm’s path, particularly in the Houston area.

Normal operations today where accessible and employees have reported. Texas 3 District and the McAllen, Corpus Christie and San Antonio processing facilities have no impacts and normal operations.
Assessments the Texas 2 District, specifically the Houston area, are ongoing as weather and access permits.

People:

Employees in Texas 3, McAllen, Corpus Christie and San Antonio processing facilities are all safe and accounted for.
Accounting for employees (all functions) along the storm’s path are underway but hampered by cellular service outages.
Very heavy call ins across all functions in and around the Houston area are impacting availability.

Property:

Retail and Delivery

Two (2) offices in the Texas 2 District suffered minor door damage and one (1) has reported water intrusion.
Ninety-three (93) offices are known to be without power.

Processing and Logistics

Three (3) processing facilities have lost power (North Houston; South Houston; and Beaumont).

o Current ETA for two of the large generators is between 1400 and 1500 (central). ETA for the third generator is 1400 tomorrow.

Product:

Normal operations for all Districts; Processing and Logistics but impacted by power loss, flooded roadways, and heavy employee call ins (availability).
There were no Amazon drops this morning in the areas impacted by Beryl.
Airport operations at Houston have been suspended.
There was no FedEx nighttime inbound in Houston last night, waiting for FedEx plans for tonight and tomorrow.
Southwest Division, Southwest Logistics and BMEU are coordinating temporary contingencies while power, access and employee availability stabilize for the Houston processing facilities. Current contingency includes:

o Inbound mail to N Houston to be re-directed to STC.

o Initial re-directs of BMEU drops will be to the Dallas NDC.

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline is being updated to reflect normal operations for today. Unions and Management Associations are being briefed daily.
Post-hurricane stand up talks (SUTs) are being provided and will continue on a daily basis across all functions.
The next scheduled touchpoints is 1100 (Eastern) Tuesday July 9, 2024.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 092-2024 Electrical Fire in North Metro, GA LPC

July 8, 2024

Board Memo 092-2024: Electrical Fire in North Metro, GA LPC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the electrical fire that occurred today, July 8^th at the North Metro, GA LPC.

Situation: A contractor was reported to be electrocuted while working on an electrical panel in the facility this morning. The electrocution caused a fire which was subsequently extinguished. Local First Responders were called. The building was evacuated for approximately three hours due to the smoke.

People:

All employees were accounted for.
One (1) contractor injured and taken to hospital. USPIS is engaged.

Property:

Damage was sustained to the control panel.
Local First Responders vented and cleared the building for re-occupancy.
Facilities is in the process of being called.

Product:

Operations were suspended for approximately three hours.

Communications:

North Metro EMT
District Safety
Inspection Service
Local First Responders
National Preparedness
PANS

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 091-2024 Update on Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

June 24, 2024

Board Memo 091-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred today, June 12^th at the Town and Country, MO branch.

6-20-24 PM HQ Summary Sitrep – Town & Country MO mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Town & Country MO Post Office remains closed. Final clearance air sampling of entire floor is expected to be complete at 1800 CST. Samples will be sent via overnight delivery for analysis. Results are expected midday tomorrow.

Approximately 3,000+ cleared packages currently staged in BMCs/cage carts waiting for pickup.

Contractor will continue with screening packages that have not cleared (approximately 100 bags of mail). Contractor will perform documentation of packages to be disposed to include: multiple pictures; log of the addressee; and the final reading associated with it.

The information below is current as of 1930 (eastern).

June 20, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

Town & Country PO

Completed activities:

Truck pickup did not occur today.

o Approximately 3,000+ cleared packages currently staged in BMCs/cage carts waiting for pickup.

A total of 5 packages that were cleared but were leaking or had noticeable odor were staged in separate sealed bins for pickup.
Cleared electronics were bagged and staged in clean zone indoors.

o Personal items that were cleared are bagged and staged in clean zone outside.

Final clearance air sampling of entire floor continues, expected to complete at 1800 CST.

o Samples will be sent via overnight delivery for analysis. Results expected midday tomorrow.

Current waste at T&C consists of:

o 3 roll offs. 2 are already full, the third is almost full

o 2 drums of washing waste generated yesterday

o 2 drums of waste with mercury vacuum materials and the mercury package

Contractor continued to heat and ventilate remaining packages in order to decontaminate
Contractor has reduced staff to meet the current needs of the project.

Planned activities:

Clearance Samples will be sent to lab for analysis.
Contractor will disassemble and demobilize all unused decontamination tents.
Contractor will perform documentation of packages to be disposed.

o Crews will take multiple pictures, log the addressee, and the final reading associated with it.

Staff reduction still planned as necessary.
Contractor will continue with screening packages that have not cleared;

o Packages that haven’t cleared:

There are about 100 bags of mail remaining. Contactor has been wiping down packages with merc soap. Packages will be allowed to dry then rebagged.
- One more attempt will be made to decontaminate.
Packages with porous/cardboard exterior containers will be disposed of.
There remain many packages that have undergone 5-6 cycles. Those packages will be disposed of.

USPS CIH will provide clearance once samples are analyzed, and if they come back satisfactory.

Air Quality:

Air quality is good. Below USPS/ATSDR guidelines.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 090-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

June 20, 2024

Board Memo 090-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred today, June 12^th at the Town and Country, MO branch.

6-18-24 PM HQ Summary Sitrep – Town & Country MO mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Town & Country MO Post Office remains closed. The contractor is starting to divide the floor into 4 quadrants, each will be cleaned and cleared starting with the nightshift.

An additional 472 mail pieces were cleared bringing the total of cleared mail pieces to 1, 514. All of these were moved off-site and re-entered into the mail stream. Transportation of cleared mail will resume on Thursday June 20^th.

A total of 3 decontamination tents are currently in use onsite. Items in these tents will be heated and then screened tonight.

Hazelwood (St. Louis) NDC remains open and operational. One (1) CPU tower and box cannot be decontaminated. The Contractor notified Postal management of this fact.

The information below is current as of 2000 (eastern).

June 18, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

Hazelwood (STL) NDC

Completed activities:

1 CPU tower and 1 box of the CPU cannot be decontaminated.

o Contractor notified facility management that the equipment cannot be salvaged.

o Contractor is coordinating disposal with local management.

The 4 remaining packages are each in their own bag and staged in the decontamination tent.

o Mercury readings are still elevated after several attempts to vaporize.

o Contractor will likely have to dispose of the packages, but will attempt one more analysis.

2 Rolloff bins of waste and 1 drum of wash water are staged at the facility.

Planned activities:

Contractor will return to screen the remaining 4 packages during the day shift tomorrow. Based on current readings and the many cycles these packages have gone through, they may not be salvageable.
Contractor received full laboratory report.

o Contractor toxicologist is currently reviewing the report.

o A clearance letter will be issued for the NDC once USPS CIH confirms results.

Notes:

The Facility is open and operational

Air Quality:

Town & Country PO

Completed activities:

A tractor truck arrived at the facility and was loaded with cleared packages ready for recirculation.

o An additional 472 packages were cleared during the day shift for a total of 1,514 cleared packages that were moved offsite, and reentered into the mailstream.

A total of 3 decontamination tents are currently staged and in use onsite.

o At around 3pm CST, packages were loaded into the 2 new tents, and heaters were turned on.

o Temperatures have been lower today so the tents will be heated and then screened tonight.

The contractor finished cleaning carts and removed extra mail that was on the carrier desks.
All material and debris is out of the impacted zone.
The contractor is starting to divide the floor into 4 quadrants.

o Each quadrant will be cleaned and cleared.

o Cleaning activities will start during the nightshift.

Current waste at the facility includes 2 rolloff bins and two drums.

o An additional empty rolloff bin is also staged at facility.

o The contractor will began working on waste profiling.

There will be 3 separate waste streams - general trash, wash water, and material in mercury vacuums.

Quality assurance check on 10 packages cleared.

Planned activities:

Continue to stage cleared packages ready for recirculation into the mailstream.

o Carts have been provided by local management.

o The cleared packages will be covered in poly and will remain onsite in the clean zone through the Juneteenth holiday.

o Transporting of cleared packages will resume on Thursday, June 20^th.

The interior floors will be cleaned during the night shift this evening.

o Due to the nonfunctioning HVAC unit, the floor cleaning was unable to begin during the day shift today as the interior fans need to be turned off.

o The cleaning will begin when temperatures decrease this evening and fans can be safely turned off.

o It was confirmed that the flooring in the facility does not contain asbestos.

All carts have been moved out of the facility.

o They will be screened at the beginning of the evening shift.

All other remediation activities will continue, as needed.

Air Quality:

Air quality is stable within the facility – upgraded PPE required during cleaning activities.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 089-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

June 20, 2024

Board Memo 089-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 088-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

June 20, 2024

Board Memo 088-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 087-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 18, 2024

Board Memo 087-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office.

6-17-24 HQ Summary Sitrep – Titusville mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed. The clearance samples were delivered to the lab at 0800 (eastern). Results are anticipated by 1400 (eastern). When received, the Contractor and EPA will review the results prior to submitting to the USPS Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) for review.

The re-entry Safety Talk has been approved by the EPA and the USPS CIH. The tentative schedule to provide the talk is 0800 Tuesday Jun 18^th at the Cocoa Florida Post Office.

172 pieces of the total of 558 pieces of mail screened overnight were cleared. Mail decontamination efforts will likely transition into mail documentation efforts tomorrow to facilitate cataloguing mail that will likely have to be destroyed. A limited team will remain on site to complete the cataloguing efforts.

The Contractor anticipates all activities (except waste pickup) to be completed by Friday June 21^st.

Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. No change in status.

The information below is current as of 1000 (eastern).

June 17, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Update

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Clearance samples were taken to the lab and were hand-delivered this morning at 0800 EST.

Contractor expects results by approximately 1400 EST.
The contractor and the EPA will review sample results prior to submitting to USPS CIH for review.

HVAC in the facility was restarted.
Additional waste was characterized for disposal.
Re-Entry Safety Talk was approved by the EPA and USPS CIH.
The workroom floor was mopped an additional time.

The issue with the floor being slippery has been resolved. Humidity seemed to play a major role in causing the slippery environment. Once HVAC was turned on and humidity levels dropped, it was easier to dry the floor.

172 pieces of mail cleared overnight.

558 total pieces were assessed.

Re-Entry Talk tentatively scheduled for Tuesday at 0800 EST at the Cocoa Florida PO

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Re-Entry Talk sheet will be finalized.
Talk is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday morning, 0800 EST at Cocoa Florida PO
TCLP (waste characterization) samples will be collected of contaminated mail that cannot be released.
Project equipment decontamination and site cleanup will continue.
Dock will be cleared of equipment, decontamination station, etc.
Decisions will be made on remaining mail and items in the decontamination tent.

Mail decontamination will likely transition to mail documentation tomorrow morning – in anticipation of having to destroy and dispose of mail that cannot be decontaminated.

The site will be prepared for regular operations.

Command trailer and mobile mini unit used for mercury analyzer charging and maintenance will be relocated.
Clean and cleared MTE will be staged for reopening.

Additional Comments:

A limited number of personnel from the response team will remain on site until the mail is documented, containerized, and placed in storage.
Oversized items that cannot be decontaminated will be placed in an appropriately sized roll-off dumpster.
Contractor anticipates all activities (except waste pickup) to be completed by COB Friday, 6/21/24.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746 – Trailer decontamination only

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED

None

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

None
Site will be removed from daily update starting 6/18/24.

Air Quality:

Trailer cleared and can be returned to service

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 086-2024 Update on Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

June 18, 2024

Board Memo 086-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred today, June 12^th at the Town and Country, MO branch.

6-17-24 PM HQ Summary Sitrep – Town & Country MO mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Town & Country MO Post Office remains closed. The Contractor continued cleaning and decontamination efforts including clearing interior floor of all debris in impacted zone and wiping down desks and washing the floor.

The Contractor coordinated with the Postmaster to move cleared items PO Boxes and carrier cases) to the Balwin Post Office to assist with alternate operations.

Items on Supervisor desk have screened positive for mercury vapor and have been bagged and moved to the decontamination tent. Three (3) wooden platform carts and three (3) shelving units associated with the desk area are currently being decontaminated.

Hazelwood (St. Louis) NDC remains open. Clearance samples came back negative for mercury vapor. Therefore, the site is cleared and go back to normal operation.

The Contractor will begin demobilizing and transport the large decontamination tent currently staged at NDC to Town and Country.

The information below is current as of 1900 (eastern).

June 17, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

Town and Country PO

Completed activities:

Contractor coordinated with the Postmaster to begin removing cleared mail offsite.

The PO boxes and approximately 50% of the carrier cases have been turned over to the Postal Service and taken to the Ballwin facility for reentry in to the mailstream.
Additional bags of cleared mail are currently staged on poly and awaiting pick up.

Contractor completed decontamination of 25 carts.
Items on Supervisor desk have screened positive for mercury vapor.

Items have been bagged and are currently in decontamination tent.
3 wooden platform carts and 3 shelving units associated with the desk area are currently being decontaminated.

Contractor continued bagging items form the impact zone and placing them in the decontamination tent.

Planned activities:

The contractor will:

Clear interior floor of all debris in impacted zone.
Begin wiping down desks.
Begin washing floor.
Screen the remaining carts.
Determine if carrier cases need to be moved (in order to facilitate cleaning).
Confirm additional tents will be delivered and constructed.
Continue screening and decontamination activities.

Hazelwood (STL) NDC

Completed activities:

Contractor screened remaining items in the decontamination tent.

Several items have not been able to be cleaned appropriately, and levels are above USPS/ATSDR guidelines.
These items may not be salvageable.

4 packages still screening at elevated levels.

Contractor will continue to decontaminate, as necessary.

Clearance samples came back negative for mercury vapor. Therefore, the site is cleared and go back to normal operation.

Full lab report is anticipated tomorrow and will be followed by a clearance letter.

Planned activities:

NDC is clear. Can go back to normal operation.
Contractor will begin demobilizing.
Contractor will transport large decontamination tent currently staged at NDC for use at the Town and Country.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 085-2024 Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch Update

June 17, 2024

Board Memo 085-2024: Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch Update

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred today, June 12^th at the Town and Country, MO branch.

6-17-24 AM HQ Summary Sitrep – Town & Country MO mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Hazelwood (St. Louis) NDC remains open. The clearance samples were collected and flown to the lab yesterday evening. Results are expected late this afternoon. USPS Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) will review results once received and provide a clearance letter if results are favorable.
Town & Country MO Post Office remains closed. The Contractor continued vacuuming visual mercury and cleaning/disposal of impacted non-mail items.

The Contractor began washing and decontaminating mobile equipment and continued to decontaminate mail. A significant amount of mail has been cleared and can be released back to the Postal Service. The Contractor will coordinate with local management to release mail.

The information below is current as of 1030 (eastern).

June 17, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Morning Update

Hazelwood (STL) NDC

Completed activities:

Completed activities:

No overnight operations were completed at NDC.
Clearance samples were collected yesterday morning and flown to the lab yesterday evening.

o Results expected later this afternoon.

Planned activities:

Mobilize to rescreen remaining items in the decontamination tent and pick up equipment.
When clearance results are received, USPS CIH will review.

o A clearance letter will be issued, if results are satisfactory.

Notes:

The Facility is open and operational
Impacted area is cordoned off.

o Impacted machine cannot run, as they do not have the parts to install a new conveyor belt (which was disposed of).

o No significant impacts to operations expected.

Air Quality:

Air quality is below USPS/ATSDR requirements.

Town & Country PO

Completed activities:

Contractor began washing and decontaminating mobile equipment.

o All cleared equipment will be removed from the facility and placed in clean area.

Contractor continued to decontaminate packages.

o A significant amount of mail has been cleared and can be released back to the Postal Service.

o Contractor will coordinate with local management to release mail.

Contractor continued bagging items in impacted zone for decontamination.

o Multiple areas have been evaluated, and 5 cubicles have been cleared out.

Contractor continued to vacuum visual mercury and clean/dispose of impacted non-mail items.
Purchased additional decontamination tents for assembly line.

Planned activities:

Begin moving cleared mail offsite.

o Cleared mail can be released to Postal Service and entered back into the mailstream.

o Local management is currently onsite to discuss coordination.

Continue screening and decontamination activities.
Complete initial decontamination of carts and move to the back lot of the facility.
Cleaning and remediation activities will continue inside the facility.
24-hr operations will continue.

Air Quality:

Air quality is stable within the facility – upgraded PPE required during cleaning activities

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 084-2024 Latest Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 17, 2024

Board Memo 084-2024: Latest Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office.

6-17-24 HQ Summary Sitrep – Titusville mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed. The clearance samples were delivered to the lab at 0800 (eastern). Results are anticipated by 1400 (eastern). When received, the Contractor and EPA will review the results prior to submitting to the USPS Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) for review.

The re-entry Safety Talk has been approved by the EPA and the USPS CIH. The tentative schedule to provide the talk is 0800 Tuesday Jun 18^th at the Cocoa Florida Post Office.

The Contractor anticipates all activities (except waste pickup) to be completed by Friday June 21st.

Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. No change in status.

The information below is current as of 1000 (eastern).

June 17, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Update

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Clearance samples were taken to the lab and were hand-delivered this morning at 0800 EST.

Contractor expects results by approximately 1400 EST.
The contractor and the EPA will review sample results prior to submitting to USPS CIH for review.

HVAC in the facility was restarted.
Additional waste was characterized for disposal.
Re-Entry Safety Talk was approved by the EPA and USPS CIH.
The workroom floor was mopped an additional time.

The issue with the floor being slippery has been resolved. Humidity seemed to play a major role in causing the slippery environment. Once HVAC was turned on and humidity levels dropped, it was easier to dry the floor.

172 pieces of mail cleared overnight.

558 total pieces were assessed.

Re-Entry Talk tentatively scheduled for Tuesday at 0800 EST at the Cocoa Florida PO

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Re-Entry Talk sheet will be finalized.
Talk is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday morning, 0800 EST at Cocoa Florida PO
TCLP (waste characterization) samples will be collected of contaminated mail that cannot be released.
Project equipment decontamination and site cleanup will continue.
Dock will be cleared of equipment, decontamination station, etc.
Decisions will be made on remaining mail and items in the decontamination tent.

Mail decontamination will likely transition to mail documentation tomorrow morning – in anticipation of having to destroy and dispose of mail that cannot be decontaminated.

The site will be prepared for regular operations.

Command trailer and mobile mini unit used for mercury analyzer charging and maintenance will be relocated.
Clean and cleared MTE will be staged for reopening.

Additional Comments:

A limited number of personnel from the response team will remain on site until the mail is documented, containerized, and placed in storage.
Oversized items that cannot be decontaminated will be placed in an appropriately sized roll-off dumpster.
Contractor anticipates all activities (except waste pickup) to be completed by COB Friday, 6/21/24.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746 – Trailer decontamination only

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED

None

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

None
Site will be removed from daily update starting 6/18/24.

Air Quality:

Trailer cleared and can be returned to service.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 083-2024 Widespread Flash Flooding in Florida 3 District

June 14, 2024

Board Memo 083-2024: Widespread Flash Flooding in Florida 3 District

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding widespread flash flooding in the Florida 3 District on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Situation: Heavy rain occurred on Wednesday, 6/12/24 causing widespread flash flooding across areas of the Florida 3 District. The heavy rain is forecast to continue through Saturday with concerns for ongoing flooding and flash flooding.

People:

All employees have been accounted for.
Several personally owned vehicles were impacted by flood waters in Miami Beach / Surfside 33154.
Employee availability challenges reported throughout the District, Miami P&DC, and Royal Palm LPC.

Property:

Thirteen (13) offices reporting roof leaks with two (2) of those offices reporting water intrusion.
Fifty-Five (55) vehicles impacted as either stuck in flood waters, needing tow, or not starting
Fort Lauderdale S&DC reporting leaks in the conference room.

Product:

Normal operations across all functions.
There is a significant volume of road closures or partial closures, including I-95 since Wednesday night. Some road closures remain this morning.
Transportation (collections, dispatch or delivery) are delayed due to the high water. Adjustments are being made as water recedes and allows access.

Communications:

Stand Up Talks (SUT’s) provided to employees and on-going (Driving in Rainy Weather, Turn Around – Don’t Drown, Walking in Wet Weather)
District and Gulf Atlantic Division leadership have been notified.
National Preparedness
PANS

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 082-2024 Latest Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 13, 2024

Board Memo 082-2024: Latest Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office.

6-12-24 AM HQ Summary Sitrep – Titusville mercury spill

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed. Mail decontamination efforts continue. 600 bags have been screened with 137 of those cleared for release to USPS. The Contractor continued vacuuming the workroom floor. Breathing zone levels are reading under clearance criteria.

Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. The interior air quality of the remnants of the trailer indicate it is now safe to move the trailer away from the dock. Local USPS/Contractor will coordinate with the tractor/trailer driver to move the trailer to an access road on site that will be closed down until the trailer can be removed from site. The tractor was cleared and can be taken by the driver/owner.

The information below is current as of 1200 (eastern).

June 12, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Morning Update

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Mail decontamination activities continued

Screened over 600 bags of mail; 137 were screened clear.

Final QC screening will be completed and then mail will be released.

Response team continued vacuuming/cleaning the workroom floor.

Contractor conducted real-time air monitoring – breathing zone levels are below clearance criteria.

Additional sampling grids were defined and screened.

Air Quality:

Breathing zone air quality has been good (e.g., at or near clearance levels).

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Systematic vacuuming of the workroom floor will continue within defined grids.
Real-time air monitoring will continue during vacuuming/cleaning activities.
Contactor will continue screening sampling grids and make note of hot spots on the floor for additional cleaning.
Mail decontamination efforts will continue.
A heat map is being updated to include additional information.
Contractor will continue discussing waste management plan with EPA OSC(s) prior to finalizing the draft for review by USPS CIH.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746 – Trailer Remediation Only (Facility is operational)

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED

Mercury vapor data log was completed – interior air quality indicates remaining trailer interior is safe to transport.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

A small crew will remove remaining equipment from the site in preparation for the trailer being moved.
Local USPS/Contractor will coordinate with the tractor/trailer driver to move the trailer to an access drive on site that will be closed down until it can be removed from site.
The area directly under the trailer will be screened once the trailer has been moved on site.
The tractor was cleared and can be taken by the driver/owner.
Contractor will continue investigating options for transport, recycling, or destruction.

Contractor to obtain paperwork to document the trailer being taken out of commission, if required.

A plan to manage the waste was discussed with the subcontractor.

Roll off dumpster with contaminated wood will remain on site until it can be picked up.

A TCLP will be performed on wood waste to determine level of contamination.

Contractor will continue discussing waste management plan with EPA OSC(s) prior to finalizing the draft for review.

Air Quality:

Acceptable to transport trailer.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 081-2024 Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

June 12, 2024

Board Memo 081-2024: Mercury Spill at the Town & Country, Missouri Branch

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred today, June 12^th at the Town and Country, MO branch.

Situation: – Early this morning, a mercury spill was discovered at the Town & Country MO Branch. Local first responders have arrived on site and confirmed the presence of Mercury. The Mercury appeared to be coming from a package located inside of a container. HQ OSH have been notified and are working to get Emergency Preparedness and Response Services contractors on site for assessment and mitigation. Inspection Service has been contacted and are on site.

The Town and Country MO Branch has been evacuated. Up to seven (7) employees may have come into contact with the Mercury. The delivery vehicle has been identified and staged at the Fenton Post Office.

The package has been tracked back to the Saint Louis NDC. The Saint Louis NDC and P&DC were notified and are conducting visual inspections. To this pointy, no visible mercury has been identified at the NDC.

This information is current as of 1000 (eastern).

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 080-2024 Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 12, 2024

Board Memo 080-2024: Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office.

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed. Mail decontamination efforts continue with all mail removed from the building. 57 bags were cleared for release. The Contractor will continue with vacuuming the workroom floor and screen for potential hot spots that need to be recleaned.
Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. The screening and data logging was not completed overnight. The Contractor will run an 8 hr mercury vapor data log to inform next remediation steps.

The information below is current as of 1030 (eastern).

June 11, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Morning Update

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Mail decontamination activities continued – all mail is out of the building.

Contractor screened over 200 bags of mail. 57 were cleared for release to the USPS. Contractor is coordinating with facility management on releasing mail.

Air Quality:

Breathing zone air quality has been good - at or near clearance levels.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Systematic vacuuming of the workroom floor will continue within defined sampling grids.
Real-time air monitoring will continue during vacuuming activities to identify residual mercury vapor.
Contractor will continue screening for “hot spots,” and will identify areas to be recleaned, if necessary.
Mail decontamination efforts will continue.
Contractor will palletize waste for disposal/destruction transport.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746 – Trailer remediation only (Facility Operational)

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED

Fire watch/ site security.
Data logging was not completed overnight as anticipated.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Contractor will run an 8-hr mercury vapor data log on the air quality inside the trailer to determine next remediation steps.
Contractor will investigate options for transport, recycling, or destruction of the trailer based on information from data-logging.

Contractor will obtain paperwork to document the trailer being taken out of commission.

Contractor will create a plan to manage the waste.

Air Quality:

Evaluation of mercury levels inside trailer will be reevaluated – update on IAQ will be provided in evening update.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 079-2024: NAPS Response to PUB 45 and 552 Revisions

June 11, 2024

Board Memo 079-2024: NAPS Response to PUB 45 and 552 Revisions

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the USPS proposed revisions to PUB 552 – Manager’s Guide to Understanding, Investigating, and Preventing Harassment and PUB 45 – Achieving a Violence-Free Workplace.

NAPS is requesting further changes to both publications to strengthen the protection of EAS employees as well as all training documentation being utilized in the two step Mandatory EAS Training – Responding to and Reporting Workplace Harassment.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 078-2024: Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 11, 2024

Board Memo 078-2024: Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office.

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed while assessment and remediation efforts continue. 30 of 38 pieces of MTE were re-screened and cleared. Four (4) workstations that were identified as impacted were vacuumed and wiped down. A sampling grid was created to establish interior zones for remediation.

Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. The Contractor completed cleaning of the trailer floor structure (vacuums and manual cleaning). The trailer will be screened and logged overnight. These results will facilitate determining the next remediation steps, which could include:

o Moving the trailer to another site to finish remediation if safe to do so without cross contamination.

o Preparing for decommissioning of the trailer via recycling/disposal

The information below is current as of 2030 (eastern).

June 10, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

30 of 38 remaining pieces of MTE were re-screened and cleared.
Double layer of poly was replaced on the dock to prevent cross-contamination.
Workstations 8015, 8019,8030,& 8033 were vacuumed and wiped down

These were identified as mercury impacted during assessment.

Sampling grid was created to establish interior zones for remediation.

Air Quality:

Breathing zone air quality has been good (e.g., at or near clearance levels).

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Continue to screen and clear mail from decontamination tents
Clean and clear any remaining MTE, if possible.

An inventory of contaminated items will be provided to local management and USPS IH.

Contractor will containerize waste for disposal/destruction.

Continue interior decontamination activities within established sampling grids.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746 – Trailer remediation only (facility is operational)

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED

Poly sheeting under the trailer was replaced.

Debris and contaminated poly sheeting was disposed.

Response team cleaned the trailer floor structure.
Preparations for an overnight Lumex data log were made.

Results from overnight data log will help determine next remediation steps.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Interpret data log results.
Using results, prepare a work plan for remaining trailer activities including:

Moving the trailer to another site to finish remediation if safe to do so without cross contamination.
Prepare for decommissioning of the trailer via recycling/disposal.
Next steps may include preparing waste for disposal including characterization, sampling, and profiling.

Air Quality:

A temporary floor was made from poly sheeting to enclose the trailer for an overnight Lumex data log.
Results from the data log will determine next remediation activities and PPE level.
Active mercury vaporization impacts IAQ inside the trailer. Cannot enter without appropriate PPE.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 077-2024: Latest Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 10, 2024

Board Memo 077-2024: Latest Update on Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office.

Situation Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed while assessment and remediation efforts continue. USPS contractor has removed all mail from the building; all mail is within some stage of screening. Cleaning of the workroom area has begun. Mail transport equipment screening continues. Some mail was cleared for reentry into the mailstream.

Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. Dismantling of the impacted trailer continued; a large portion of its floor has been pulled and placed in the roll-off dumpster onsite for characterization later. There is ongoing deliberation with the EPA coordinator over the need for a particular type of toxicologist to come onsite. Again, no overnight activities planned.

The information below is current as of 8:15 PM (Eastern EDT).

June 9, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Update

HQ Summary – Titusville Mercury Spill

Titusville PO Mercury Spill – Evening Update (6/9/24)

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

17 MTE carts vacuumed, wiped and wrapped, removed from the impacted zone and relocated to the dock.
Spot cleaned general materials and scattered trash from floor area.
Relocated impacted zone remediation workstation in order to decontaminate and vacuum appropriately.
Vacuuming of the impacted zone floor for any residual mercury.
Screening MTE carts on the dock.
4 MTE carts screened and noted as clean, moved to the cleared zone along the fence of the facility.
37 MTE carts failed screening and were moved to the conex for further decontamination.
5 MTE carts staged on the dock are awaiting screening.
Screened and cleared mail from tent A & B.
18 bags of cleared mail are stockpiled, awaiting transfer to clean mail conex. This mail can be released back into the mailstream. Contractor will work with local management to pick up.
Relocated impacted zone mail staged in the loading dock area to Tent A.
All mail/parcels are now in the tents.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Screen and clear mail from tent A & B.
Test remaining 5 carts on the dock for release to clean if pass or hot Conex box if failed
Vacuum the hot zone floor multiple times throughout the night.
Move heavy equipment in the hot zone as needed to vacuum.

AIR QUALITY:

As MTE carts are vacuumed and wiped, elevated breathing air has been noted several times thru the day due to shifting winds and the team has exited the building. Engineered atmospheric controls were created by adding 3 additional fans, strategically moving them to different places in the building as needed.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746 – Trailer remediation only (facility is operational)

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED (Day Shift 6/9/24):

Floorboards in trailer continued to be removed from front to back in 1-foot sections (from screw to screw). Approximately 75% of the trailer floor has been removed. Making progress towards the next step of remediation which will be decontamination of the remailing trailer floor support beams.
Flooring placed in roll off dumpster onsite to be characterized at a later date once cleanup is complete.
Contractor and their representatives and EPA representatives were all present at morning briefing.
1. The EPA is determining the need to bring on a ATSDR toxicologist to discuss the spill, potential health effects, monitoring, etc. with those who may have been exposed. EPA OSC is suggesting that the USPS develops, signs off, and implements a plan that aligns with ATSDR, in order to not utilize their toxicologist. USPS Certified Industrial Hygienist is working the contractor to determine a plan forward. Up[dates will come as more information becomes available.
Caution tape and ratchet straps used to create a barrier around areas in the floor being removed to mitigate the fall hazard.
Equipment was taken down to prevent anything from blowing away if storms come through during the night.
Medical monitoring of all personnel entering/exiting the impacted zone (heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature).
Portable A/C equipped porta potties arrived at project site (and associated generator).

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

No activities planned for night shift, only fire watch/security.

AIR QUALITY:

IAQ is very poor inside the trailer when roller door is closed. Heat index is expected to reach 110+ degrees Fahrenheit today, so the A/C venting will continue (heat advisory issued).

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 076-2024 Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office Update

June 7, 2024

Board Memo 076-2024: Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office Update

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office

Situation: Assessment and remediation efforts continue. Summary (details from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville remains closed. Mail transport equipment decontamination was effected today, with cleared equipment to be moved to clean storage tonight. Decontamination of a subset of mail from the workroom epicenter was initiated, with mail decontamination planned to go throughout the night so that all mail is removed from the building by tomorrow’s shift change.
Mid-Florida P&DC remains open. Further vacuuming of the impacted trailer was warranted for response team safety, so dismantling did not start today. As response workers are experiencing duress because of the heat, discussions continue as to whether this work should be handled overnight.

The information below is current as of 7:30 PM (Eastern EDT).

June 6, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

Titusville PO Mercury Spill - Evening Update (6/6/24)

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED: 6/6/2024

Decontamination efforts continued through the day with 14 carts and 20 pallets being decontaminated and placed on the exterior dock.
Approximately 80 - 100 hot packages were removed from the hot zone inside the facility and placed in the processing tent for heating.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES for Night Shift: 6/6/2024

Mail decontamination activities will continue throughout the night.

o Night crew will continue moving cleared carts from the exterior dock to clean MTE storage.

The night shift’s goal is to have all the mail out of the building, so that teams can begin vacuuming mercury throughout the Workroom by day shift.

Air Quality:

Mercury vapor levels continue to improve in the breathing zone.

o Air quality is expected to greatly improve once all mail is out, and the epicenter is vacuumed.

Additional Notes:

A temporary work stop was called due to lighting in the area.

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED: 6/6/2024

A roll off dumpster was delivered to hold contaminated materials from cleanup.
Response team vacuumed ¾ of the trailer floor to improve the air quality inside the trailer AND reduce the chance of cross contamination.

o Workers donned Level C PPE for cleaning activities.

Shifts are 30 minutes when working inside the trailer.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES: 6/6/2024

The response team will:

o Finish vacuuming the trailer floor

o Begin removing the wood ceiling, walls, and floors.

On site safety officer will continue to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and general well-being as workers enter and exit the hot zone.

o Anyone found to have elevated blood pressure or heart rate will not be allowed inside the trailer.

Overnight crew will arrive onsite at 7pm for fire watch

Air Quality:

IAQ is poor inside the trailer when roller door is closed.

o Ventilation with the mobile AC unit increases air quality in hot zone.

Additional Notes:

A temporary stop work was called due to lighting in the area.
Response workers are having issues with high blood pressure, heart rate, and cramping as they are exiting the trailer.

o Discussion is ongoing regarding whether the response team should switch to nightshift for decontamination work however, nighttime is when the P&DC is most active.

More information to come on this as it becomes available.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 075-2024 Latest Update Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

June 1, 2024

Board Memo 075-2024: Latest Update Mercury Spill at Titusville, FL Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is the latest update regarding the mercury spill at the Titusville, FL Post Office

Situation:

Assessment and remediation efforts continue.

Summary (detailed findings and plan of action from USPS Industrial Hygienist included below):

Titusville PO – Office remains closed. Contractor identified the source package. Additional areas with mercury were identified for future remediation. Contractor continues screening, evaluation, and remediation efforts of both the facility and mail.
Christmas MPO – Office remains closed. Contractor continues to collect and containerize elemental mercury found, screen areas, and identify those needing remediation. All mail has been either released to the postmaster or is in decontamination.
Mid-Florida P&DC - Plant remains open. No elevated readings observed in prelim assessment of Bay 32 or its staging area, nor the Workroom’s hazardous mail staging area. Trailer assessment and cleanup is on hold until response personnel are reallocated.

The information below is current as of 8:45 PM (Eastern EDT).

May 31, 2024 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

Titusville HUB – 2503 South Washington Ave in Titusville, FL 32780

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Response team identified the source package. Source found to be a glass container (similar to a spice bottle) with elemental mercury inside.
Additional package by the same sender and receiver was opened and no mercury was found within the package.
Mail and parcels bagged and sent to decontamination tent for assessment.

o Additional mail remains in various locations throughout the facility. Awaiting removal from facility for screening

Response team continues to assess areas inside the facility, looking for residual elemental mercury.
Additional areas with mercury were identified for future remediation.
Conex container for hazardous waste storage was delivered and staged onsite (rear parking lot).

Air Quality:

Levels are elevated throughout, but safe to occupy the facility without a respirator in most areas.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Response team will continued:

o Collecting and containerizing elemental mercury

o Identifying areas for future remediation

The entire facility is still considered a hot zone as no spaces have been cleared.

o Evaluating mail

o Evaluating mail transport equipment (MTE)

Response team will create modified assessment plans based on direction by EPA OSC Russel.

Additional Notes:

None

Mid Florida P&DC – 800 Rinehart Rd in Lake Mary, FL 32746

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

A preliminary assessment of Bay 32 (servicing Pomona Park), Bay 32 staging, and the hazardous mail staging area on the Workroom floor was completed; no elevated readings were observed.

Additional Notes:

The preliminary assessment was not completed as required by OSC Russel, and the EPA hired Start contractors will be on site to provide their own reporting to the EPA while the response teams reports to the USPS. WSP will reach out to the Plant Manager to discuss timeline and impact.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Trailer assessment and cleanup is on hold until response personnel can be pulled from other locations.
Contractor will return to the site to ensure the state of the trailer remains unchanged.

Air Quality:

IAQ is poor inside the trailer, which is locked with a response team padlock.

Additional Notes:

None

Christmas MPO - 23580 E Colonial Dr in Christmas, FL 32709

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Response team:

o Bagged mail and brought it to the Titusville HUB for assessment and decontamination.

All mail has left the facility and has been either released to the postmaster or is in decontamination.

o Collected additional elemental mercury on the floor of the facility.

o MTE and other items on the floor were removed and staged for future assessment.

Air Quality:

Levels are elevated throughout, but levels continue to fall.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Response team will:

o Utilize a mercury vacuum on the floor looking for Hg beads.

o Assess/decontaminate mail sent to the Titusville HUB.

o Continue to screen areas looking for residual mercury

o Identify areas for future remediation.

o Assess MTE and other items from the Workroom.

Additional Notes:

None

Seminole P&DC

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

A Certificate of Clearance is being reviewed by CTEH toxicologist and WSP CIH and will be shared when completed

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 074-2024 NAPS Request for RIF Information

May 23, 2024

Board Memo 074-2024: NAPS Request for RIF Information

Executive Board,

Per Postal Reorganization Act 39, the Postal Service is in violation of failing to consult with NAPS in the planning and development of programs that affects any of NAPS’s members.

NAPS headquarters has requested documentation from the USPS regarding facilities that have implemented or will be implementing RIF.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 073-2024: NAPS Response to RIF Staffing

May 23, 2024

Board Memo 073-2024: NAPS Response to RIF Staffing

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the USPS list of RIF impact facilities and the implementation of managerial positions. NAPS contends that the actions being taken by the USPS serves to further negatively impact USPS employees attempting to work in the Delivery For America (DFA) plan and exacerbates the current failing state of the RP&DC’s and LPC’s. NAPS renews its objections that were noted in our correspondence dated August 23, 2023.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 072-2024 PMG DeJoy Letter to Chairman Gary Peters

May 21, 2024

Board Memo 072-2024: PMG DeJoy Letter to Chairman Gary Peters

Executive Board,

The USPS has provided NAPS Headquarters with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s letter to Chairman Gary Peters dated May 20, 2024. PMG DeJoy list ongoing initiatives in the Delivering for American Plan that have been paused, such as Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR) implementations, as well as remaining ongoing activities for 2024. However, PMG DeJoy clarifies that all actions associated with the 59 MPFR’s and 21 current Reduction In Force (RIF) actions will continue over the next 18 to 24 months.

He mentions growing confusion regarding the completion of Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RPDCs), Local Processing Centers (LPCs), Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs), along with air and ground Transportation.

PMG DeJoy attributes this confusion to financial losses that the Postal Service has endured over the past ten years. He also states what actions the USPS will and will not be taking during the remainder of the year. The USPS will be evaluating service constraints that will be deemed changeable over the next 30 days.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 071-2024 June 2024 S&DC; Open House Schedule

May 21, 2024

Board Memo 071-2024: June 2024 S&DC Open House Schedule

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters has received from the USPS a list of scheduled open houses for S&DCs launching in June 2024. Please see dates and locations below.

June FY 24 Open House Dates
District	Facility Name	Meeting Dates	Hours
ID - MT - OR	Beaverton OR SDC	May 30, 2024	1800 - 2000
MA - RI	Boston MA SDC	May 30, 2024	1800 - 2000
Florida 3	FT Lauderdale FL SDC	May 30, 2024	1800 - 2000
Michigan 2	Kalamazoo MI SDC	May 30, 2024	1800 - 2000
Florida 2	Lakeland FL SDC	May 30, 2024	1800 - 2000
New Jersey	Kilmer NJ SDC	May 29, 2024	1800 - 2000
AZ - NM	Phoenix Rio Salado AZ SDC	May 30, 2024	1800 - 2000
MA - RI	Springfield MA SDC	May 29, 2024	1730 - 1930
California 2	Stockton Airport CA SDC	May 30, 2024	1730 - 1930

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 070-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

May 17, 2024

Board Memo 070-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 069-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

May 17, 2024

Board Memo 069-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 068-2024 Latest RPDC Presentation

May 13, 2024

Board Memo 068-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 067-2024 S&DC; Presentation Update

May 13, 2024

Board Memo 067-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 066-2024: Atlanta LPC & Duluth LPC RIF Timeline Change

May 7, 2024

Board Memo 066-2024: Atlanta LPC & Duluth LPC RIF Timeline Change

Executive Board,

The USPS HQ has revised the timeline for the Atlanta Campus, which includes the following LPCs and RPDC.

- Atlanta LPC

- Augusta LPC

- Duluth LPC

- Macon LPC

- Atlanta RPDC (Peachtree, GA P&DC and Atlanta, GA NDC)

Reviews and selections for the 68 Round 1 postings originally scheduled for completion on April 20^th, has been extended to May 10^th.

Please find the revised timeline attached.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 065-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

May 7, 2024

Board Memo 065-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been provided from the USPS results based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at seven Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC). The reviews resulted in keeping the facilities listed below open and modernized as Local Processing Centers (LPC). Stand-Up Talks will be provided to employees at the seven locations mentioned below.

- Iron Mountain P&DC in Kingsford, MI into Green Bay P&DC in Green Bay, WI

- McAllen P&DC in McAllen, TX into San Antonio P&DC in San Antonio, TX

- North Platte P&DC in North Platte, NE into Denver P&DC in Denver, CO

- Santa Barbara P&DC in Goleta, CA into Santa Clarita P&DC in Santa Clarita, CA

- Springfield P&DC in Springfield, IL into St. Louis P&DC in St. Louis, MO

- Waterloo P&DC in Waterloo, IA into Des Moines P&DC in Des Moines, IA

- White River Junction P&DC in White River Junction, VT into Hartford P&DC in Hartford, CT

Please see the link below for status updates for each 408 study.

Mail Processing Facility Review | about.usps.com

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 064-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

May 6, 2024

Board Memo 064-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been provided from the USPS results based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at four Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC). The reviews resulted in keeping the facilities listed below open and modernized as Local Processing Centers (LPC). Stand-Up Talks will be provided to employees at the four locations mentioned below.

- Charleston P&DC in North Charleston, SC into Columbia P&DC in Columbia, SC

- Missoula P&DC in Missoula, MT into Spokane P&DC in Spokane, WA

- Sioux Falls P&DC in Sioux Falls, SD into Omaha P&DC in Omaha, NE

- Tulsa P&DC in Tulsa, OK into Oklahoma City P&DC in Oklahoma City, OK

Please see the link below for status updates for each 408 study.

Mail Processing Facility Review | about.usps.com

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 063-2024: Special Exempt Extended until July 26, 2024

April 30, 2024

Board Memo 063-2024: Special Exempt Extended until July 26, 2024

Executive Board,

As previously suggested, NAPS HQ strongly encourages all EAS that are performing craft work to properly record these hours in RADAR. This is your validation for the need to be paid.

Please see attached documentation regarding the special exemption of that was previously posted on NAPS website dated January 10, 2023, and January 29, 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 062-2024 Annual Leave Carryover & Leave Exchange Policy Changes

April 29, 2024

Board Memo 062-2024: Annual Leave Carryover & Leave Exchange Policy Changes

Executive Board,

In response to NAPS’ request made in NAPS/USPS November 2023 Consultative meeting, agenda item 1123-01, NAPS HQ has officially been notified by the USPS of changes to leave carryover and exchange policies. Career non-bargaining employees’ carryover amount has been increased an additional 80 hours to a maximum of 640 hours. Regarding the Annual Leave Exchange Program, career non-bargaining employees’ may also exchange an additional 40 hours of annual leave against their advanced leave accrual.

These changes are effective immediately.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 061-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

April 26, 2024

Board Memo 061-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been provided from the USPS results based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at five Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC). The reviews resulted in keeping the facilities listed below open and modernized as Local Processing Centers (LPC). Stand-Up Talks will be provided to employees at the five locations mentioned below.

- Burlington P&DC in Essex Junction, VT into Hartford, CT P&DC

- Champaign P&DC in Champaign, IL into South Suburban P&DC in Bedford Park, IL and Chicago South RPDC in Forest Park, IL

- Gulfport P&DC in Gulfport, MS into Jackson, MS P&DC

- Reno, NV P&DC into Sacramento P&DC in West Sacramento, CA

- South Jersey P&DC in Bellmawr, NJ into Philadelphia, PA P&DC

Please see the link below for status updates for each 408 study.

Mail Processing Facility Review | about.usps.com

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 060-2024: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

April 23, 2024

Board Memo 060-2024: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Executive Board meeting minutes held on April 4, 2024.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

UPDATED - Board Memo 059-2024: Excluded EAS USPS HQ & Area Positions

April 24, 2024

UPDATED - Board Memo 059-2024: Excluded EAS USPS HQ & Area Positions

Executive Board,

As you are aware, NAPS and USPS are engaged in an ongoing disagreement about which EAS headquarters and area positions NAPS represents. After repeated requests, the Postal Service has provided NAPS with the attached list of 806 EAS positions it contends NAPS does not represent.

Our position has been and remains that under the relevant law (the Postal Reorganization Act, 39 U.S.C. § 1004(b)) NAPS, as a supervisory organization, represents the interests of all supervisory and managerial employees who are not represented by a union, not just supervisory personnel.

This dispute regarding the scope of NAPS’s representation of EAS employees is one of the issues NAPS is litigating in our ongoing lawsuit against USPS. NAPS already won a favorable ruling on this issue from the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. We have requested and are receiving discovery from USPS on this issue and will seek a ruling from the trial court applying “supervisory and other managerial personnel” as expansively as possible.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. The Executive Board and Resident Officers welcome any questions or feedback you have on the attached list.

Please share this information with your membership.

Sincerely,

Ivan D. Butts

NAPS National President

Board Memo 059-2024: USPS HQ EAS Positions

April 22, 2024

Board Memo 059-2024: USPS HQ EAS Positions

Executive Board,

USPS HQ has provided NAPS HQ with its small list of EAS USPS area and HQ positions that the USPS believe NAPS does not represent. The list contains 806 positions.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 058-2024: Atlanta LPC & Duluth LPC RIF Results Change

April 22, 2024

Board Memo 058-2024: Atlanta LPC & Duluth LPC RIF Results Change

Executive Board,

NAPS headquarters has been informed by the USPS HQ of an increase in the authorized F1 and F3B bargaining employee complement for the Atlanta and Duluth, Georgia Local Processing Centers (LPCs).

Atlanta LPC earns an additional 12 jobs. Duluth LPC gains an additional 5 EAS jobs. Staffing changes will be keyed in the HR System of record 4/20/24.

The Workforce Repositioning team will be able to issue recission notices to RIF impacted employees that they are no longer impacted. Employees, deemed no longer impacted, will be sent an email on Monday 4/22/24 of the recission notices.

Below is the new craft counts that were validated by the USPS HQ Processing & Maintenance teams as of 4/17/24.

Facility Name	FN	Function 1 Projected	Function 3b Projected	Total Craft Projections
ATLANTA GA LPC	120441	511	125	636
DULUTH GA LPC	123569	467	122	589

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 057-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

April 19, 2024

Board Memo 057-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 056-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

April 19, 2024

Board Memo 056-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 055-2024 Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

April 17, 2024

Board Memo 055-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

- Abilene, TX P&DC into North Texas, TX P&DC

- Brockton, MA P&DC into Providence, RI P&DC

- Casper, WY P&DC into Billings, MT P&DC

- Grand Junction, CO P&DC into Denver, CO P&DC

- Midland, TX P&DC into Amarillo, TX P&DC

- Peoria, IL P&DC into South Suburban, IL P&DC

- Yakima, WA P&DC into Seattle, WA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 054-2024 March 2024 NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

April 12, 2024

Board Memo 054-2024: March 2024 NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for March 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 053-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

April 9, 2024

Board Memo 053-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

- Fort Myers, FL P&DC into Tampa, FL P&DC

- Eastern Maine, ME P&DC into Southern Maine, ME P&DC

- Lubbock, TX P&DC into Amarillo, TX P&DC

- Corpus Christi, TX P&DC into San Antonio, TX P&DC

- Fresno, CA P&DC into Sacramento, CA P&DC

- Raleigh, NC P&DC into Greensboro, NC RPDC and Greensboro, NC P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 052-2024: USPS Proposed Price Changes

April 9, 2024

Board Memo 052-2024: USPS Proposed Price Changes

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission proposed price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. These price adjustments include Special Services products such as Certified Maill and money order fees. The proposed adjustments would raise mailing service products by approximately 7.8%.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 051-2024 Final MPFR Results at Buffalo, New York P&DC;

April 8, 2024

Board Memo 051-2024: Final MPFR Results at Buffalo, New York P&DC

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed from the USPS of the Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) results at the Buffalo, NY Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC). This P&DC will retain its original processing operations. Business mail entry, Post Office, station, and branch services will remain unchanged.

Attached is a stand-up talk and press release that has been provided to employees.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 050-2024 Winter Storm in New England Districts

April 8, 2024

Board Memo 050-2024: Winter Storm in New England Districts

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the winter storm in New England on April 3, 2024

Situation: A winter storm in New England has brought a mix of rain, heavy snow and strong damaging winds resulting in power outages and non-passable roads due to falling trees in three Districts (ME-NH-VT; NY3; and MA-RI) and the New England Division.

People:

All accounted for and no injuries reported.
Employee availability impacted in areas with the heaviest snowfall and power outages.

Property:

One (1) office in the ME-NH-VT District suffered minor damage after a tree fell on the building.
110 offices in two (2) districts are without power (ME-NH-VT - 91; and NY3 - 19)
The Southern Maine P&DC lost power this morning (10:30 am).

Product:

Transportation (delivery, collections and dispatch) has been heavily impacted from the snow, downed power lines and road closures.
All routes are out for delivery where safe and accessible.

o Weather delay and no access scans approved where roads are impassable, approved by District Manager.

o Non-delivered routes, late arrival trucks and delays will be reported in DCV.

All boats and planes to island offices are delayed or cancelled..

Communication:

Emergency hotlines have not been updated.
District Leadership has been informed and are holding touchpoints throughout the day.
Area Leadership has been informed.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 049-2024 List of Jobs Removed Under Plant Ranking & Management Staffing Criteria Effective March 23rd

April 3, 2024

Board Memo 049-2024: List of Jobs Removed Under Plant Ranking & Management Staffing Criteria Effective March 23^rd

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of the USPS removal of several jobs no longer earned under the Plant Ranking and Management Staffing Criteria. Per USPS, employees will not be immediately impacted and will be positioned into authorized vacancies as they become available.

Attached is a list jobs being removed effective March 23, 2024.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 048-2024 Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

April 3, 2024

Board Memo 048-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

- Charleston, WV P&DC into Pittsburgh, PA P&DC and Warrendale, PA P&DC

- Johnstown, PA P&DC into Pittsburgh P&DC

- Knoxville, TN P&DC into Louisville, KY RPDC

- Manchester, NH P&DC into Boston, MA P&DC

- Milan, IL P&DC into Des Moines, IA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 047-2024 List of RIF Impact Facilities Evaluated on February March 23rd

April 3, 2024

Board Memo 047-2024: List of RIF Impact Facilities Evaluated on March 23^rd

Executive Board,

Attached is a list of sites that were evaluated against the new criteria as well as the RIF timeline for these sites on March 23, 2024.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 046-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

April 1, 2024

Board Memo 046-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 045-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

March 27, 2024

Board Memo 045-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

- Bismarck, ND P&DC into Music City, TN Annex & Fargo, ND P&DC

- Cheyenne, WY P&DC into Denver, CO P&DC

- Dakota Central, SD P&DC into Fargo, ND RPDC

- Grand Forks, ND P&DC into Fargo, ND P&DC

- Northwest Arkansas, AR P&DC into Oklahoma City, OK P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 044-2024: 2024 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

March 21, 2024

Board Memo 044-2024: 2024 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2024 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

March 21, 2024

Board Memo 043-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 042-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

March 21, 2024

Board Memo 042-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

March 19, 2024

Board Memo 041-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

- Chattanooga, TN P&DC into Music City, TN Annex & Nashville, TN P&DC

- El Paso, TX P&DC into Albuquerque, NM P&DC

- Fort Wayne, IN P&DC into Indianapolis, IN RPDC

- Tacoma, WA P&DC into Seattle, WA P&DC

- Wenatchee, WA P&DC into Spokane, WA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 040-2024: Public Meeting in the Iron Mountain, MI P&DC; Regarding MPFR Results

March 18, 2024

Board Memo 040-2024: Public Meeting in the Iron Mountain, MI P&DC Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of the USPS intent to hold a Public Input Meeting for the Iron Mountain, MI Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC).

- Iron Mountain, MI P&DC to Green Bay, WI P&DC

o Date: Monday, April 1^st at 6:00pm

o Location: Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort, N3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 039-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

March 15, 2024

Board Memo 039-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 038-2024: OPM Releases List of Conditionally Approved Carrier Applicants for Postal Service Health Benefits Program

March 15, 2024

Board Memo 038-2024: OPM Releases List of Conditionally Approved Carrier Applicants for Postal Service Health Benefits Program

Executive Board,

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released a list of approved carrier applicants to participate in the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. The program was established for U.S. postal employees and their families to begin January 1, 2025.

Aligned with the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, postal employees will be able to view and make coverage changes during the upcoming 2024 open season.

For more information on the PSHB program, please visit https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2024/03/opm-releases-approved-pshb-program-carrier-applicants-for-new-system/.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 037-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

March 13, 2024

Board Memo 037-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings, stand up talks, and press releases to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR).

Below is a list of the P&DCs along with the public meeting dates.

- McAllen, TX P&DC to San Antonio, TX P&DC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 26^th at 4:30pm

o Location: McAllen Main Library – Meeting Center Auditorium, 4001 N 23^rd Street, McAllen, TX 78504

- North Platte, NE P&DC to Denver, CO P&DC

o Date & Time: Thurs., March 28^th at 6pm

o Location: Sandhills Convention Center, 2102 S Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101

- Santa Barbara, CA P&DC to Santa Clarita, CA P&DC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 26^th at 6pm

o Location: Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117

- Springfield, IL P&DC to St. Louis, MO P&DC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 26^th at 6pm

o Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703

- Waterloo, IA P&DC to Des Moines, IA P&DC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 26^th at 2pm

o Location: Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

- White River Junction, VT P&DC to Hartford, CT P&DC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 26^th at 6pm

o Location: Hilton Garden Inn Hanover/Lebanon, 35 Labombard Road, Lebanon, NH 03766

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 036-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

March 11, 2024

Board Memo 036-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 035-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

March 6, 2024

Board Memo 035-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR). The reviews resulted in keeping the facilities listed below open and modernized as Local Processing Centers (LPC).

- Columbia, MO P&DC into St. Louis, MO P&DC

- Lehigh Valley, PA P&DC into Harrisburg, PA P&DC

- Tallahassee, FL P&DC into Jacksonville, FL Network Distribution Center (NDC)

- Wilmington, DE P&DC into Philadelphia, PA RPDC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 034-2024: S&DC; and Plant & Processing Modernization Update

March 5, 2024

Board Memo 034-2024: S&DC and Plant & Processing Modernization Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities and Plant & Processing Modernization update.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 033-2024: List of RIF Impact Facilities Evaluated on February 24th

March 5, 2024

Board Memo 033-2024: List of RIF Impact Facilities Evaluated on February 24^th

Executive Board,

Attached is a list of sites that were evaluated against the new criteria as well as the RIF timeline for these sites on February 24, 2024.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 032-2024: Second Public Meeting Added in Brockton, MA P&DC; Regarding MPFR Results

March 5, 2024

Board Memo 032-2024: Second Public Meeting Added in Brockton, MA P&DC Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of the USPS intent to hold a second Public Input Meeting for the Brockton, MA Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) due to attendance being larger than expected. The first meeting will begin at 2:00pm. The second meeting will begin at 5:00pm.

Both public meetings will be held at the location below.

- Brockton, MA P&DC to Providence, RI P&DC

o Date: Wednesday, March 6^th

o Location: Brockton Main Library, Multipurpose Room, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301

NAPS HQ received this notice from the USPS at 7:04pm on March 4, 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 031-2024 Asbestos Issue in Ft Lauderdale Main Post Office

March 1, 2024

Board Memo 031-2024: Asbestos Issue in Ft Lauderdale Main Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received notification from the USPS of an asbestos issue at the Ft Lauderdale main post office. Below is information on the current situation.

Impacted Area – 2 offices on the South side of the building
Existing conditions – two layers of VCT with black mastic on the lower layer
Original SOW was go over the existing flooring with new VCT flooring
The flooring subcontractor saw that there were a few tiles that were popping and decided to demo the existing flooring instead of overlaying. Demo work was performed late yesterday and they started prepping the floor for the new VCT this morning. Hand tools were used during the demolition.
The GC Superintendent observed the black mastic this morning and stopped all work.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 030-2024: Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio 2 District

February 28, 2024

Board Memo 030-2024: Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio 2 District

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding severe thunderstorms with tornados in the Ohio 2 District.

Situation – Severe thunderstorms came through the Ohio 2 District over night and early this morning resulting in impacts to two (2) facilities.

People:

All employees accounted for.
No injuries reported.

Property:

Two (2) facilities were impacted:

o The shopping center that houses the Airway Finance Station (Dayton OH) was damaged by an unconfirmed tornado. The Finance Station itself appears to be unimpacted, however the clean-up process and damage assessment of the shopping center has forced the closure of the Airway Finance Station will close for today.

o High winds blew over the HVAC system on the roof of the Canal Winchester Post Office. The damage sustained to the HVAC system resulted in a gas leak. The gas company has shut off gas to the facility and FSSP was contacted for emergency service due to no heat in the building with temperatures expected below freezing. There is a small leak in the roof, but damage is not expected to impact today’s operations.

Product:

The Airway Finance station is closed today. Retail operations and PO Box mail will be temporarily moved to Beavercreek Station (3541 Dayton Xenia Rd. Dayton, OH 45432).
Normal operations at the Canal Winchester Post Office.

Communications:

Local First Responders and gas company onsite.
Employees have been informed.
District leadership has been informed.
District Communications Specialist has been informed.
Unions have been informed.
PANS entry (no escalation) will be made

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 029-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

February 26, 2024

Board Memo 029-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

Below is a list of the P&DCs along with the public meeting dates.

- Burlington, VT P&DC to Hartford, CT P&DC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 12^th at 6pm

o Location: Hampton Inn Burlington-Colchester, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT 05446

- Champaign, IL P&DC to South Suburban, IL P&DC and Chicago South, IL RPDC

o Date & Time: Tues., March 12^th at 6pm

o Location: YMCA of the University of Illinois, 1001 Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820

- Missoula, MT P&DC to Spokane, WA P&DC

o Date & Time: Fri., March 15^th at 6pm

o Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Missoula/Edgewater, 100 Madison Street, Missoula, MT 59802

- Sioux Falls, SD P&DC to Omaha, NE P&DC

o Date & Time: Wed., March 13^th at 2pm

o Location: The Social, 301 S Thompson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 028-2024: List of RIF Impact Facilities

February 26, 2024

Board Memo 028-2024: List of RIF Impact Facilities

Executive Board,

USPS to implement the Plant Ranking and Management Staffing Criteria starting January 27, 2024. The new staffing criteria will be applied as facilities are transitioning to Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RPDC) and Local Processing Centers (LPC).

Milwaukee P&DC and Annex will be split into two installations, and each earn their own management staffing.

Attached is a list of sites being evaluated against the new criteria as well as the RIF timeline for these sites.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 027-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

February 26, 2024

Board Memo 027-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 026-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

February 26, 2024

Board Memo 026-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 025-2024: Charleston, SC P&DC; Public Meeting Notice Regarding MPFR Results

February 26, 2024

Board Memo 025-2024: Charleston, SC P&DC Public Meeting Notice Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide a notice announcing a public meeting, stand up talk, and press release for Charleston, South Carolina P&DC. This meeting is to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR).

Please see information regarding the public meeting being held in Reno, Nevada below.

Charleston, SC P&DC to Columbia, SC P&DC

Date and Time: Mon., March 11^th at 6pm

Location: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 024-2024: 2024 January NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

February 26, 2024

Board Memo 024-2024: 2024 January NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for January 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 023-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

February 21, 2024

Board Memo 023-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 022-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

February 21, 2024

Board Memo 022-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 021-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

February 21, 2024

Board Memo 021-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

Below is a list of the P&DCs along with the public meeting dates.

- Brockton, MA P&DC to Providence, RI P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6^th at 2pm

o Location: Brockton Main Library, Multipurpose Room, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301

- Gulfport, MS P&DC to Jackson, MS P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6^th at 3pm

o Location: Hospitality Resort Management Center, 420 Debuys Road, Biloxi, MS 39531

- South Jersey, NJ P&DC to Philadelphia, PA P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6^th at 1pm

o Location: Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

- Tulsa, OK P&DC to Oklahoma City, OK P&DC

o Date & Time: Thursday, March 7^th at 3pm

o Location: Hardesty Regional Library Auditorium, 8316 E 93^rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74133

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 020-2024: List of Established S&DCs; and Move Dates

February 15, 2024

Board Memo 020-2024: List of Established S&DCs and Move Dates

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the Postal Service two list of established Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). The list includes the S&DCs along with their respective spoke offices and move dates for operations.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 019-2024: POSTPONED Public Meeting Regarding MPFR Results

February 9, 2024

Board Memo 019-2024: POSTPONED Public Meeting Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed by the USPS of the postponed public meeting to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at the location below. The USPS will provide correspondence in the coming weeks once the public meeting is rescheduled.

o Iron Mountain, MI P&DC to Green Bay, WI P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 018-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

February 9, 2024

Board Memo 018-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 017-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

February 6, 2024

Board Memo 017-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

Below is a list of the P&DCs along with the public meeting dates.

- Abilene, TX P&DC to North Texas, TX P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, February 21^st at 3pm

o Location: Abilene Main Library, 202 Cedar Street, Abilene, TX 79601

- Bemidji, MN P&DC to Fargo, ND P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, February 21^st at 2pm

o Location: Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Road NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

- Casper, WY P&DC to Bllings, MT P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, February 21^st at 3pm

o Location: Hilton Garden Inn Center, 1150 N Poplar Street, Casper, WY 82601

- Grand Junction, CO P&DC to Denver, CO P&DC

o Date & Time: Thursday, February 22^nd at 3pm

o Location: Colorado Mesa University, University Center, 110 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

- Midland, TX P&DC to Amarillo, TX P&DC

o Date & Time: Thursday, February 22^nd at 3pm

o Location: MLK Jr. Community Center – Auditorium, 2300 Butternut Lane, Midland, TX 79705

- Peoria, IL P&DC to South Suburban, IL P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, February 21^st at 12pm

o Location: Peoria Main Library, 107 NE Monroe Street, Peoria, IL 61602

- Yakima, WA P&DC to Seattle, WA P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, February28th at 3pm

o Location: Yakima Convention Center, 10 N 8^th Street, Yakima, WA 98901

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_016-2024_Public_Meeting_Notices_to_Facilities_Regarding_MPFR_Results.pdf

February 1, 2024

Board Memo 016-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

Below is a list of the P&DCs along with the public meeting dates.

- Buffalo, NY P&DC into Rochester, NY P&DC

o Date & Time: Tuesday, February 27^th at 6pm

o Location: Creekside Banquet Facility, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

- Charleston, WV P&DC into Pittsburgh, PA P&DC and Pennwood Place P&DC

o Date & Time: Wednesday, February 14^th at 6:30pm

o Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301

- Eastern Maine, ME P&DC into Southern, ME P&DC

o Date & Time: Thursday, February 29^th

o Location: Jeff’s Event Center, 15 Event Center Way, Brewer, ME 04412

- Lubbock, TX P&DC into Amarillo, TX P&DC

o Date & Time: Friday, February 23^rd at 2pm

o Location: Science Spectrum Museum, 2579 S Loop 289, Suite 250, Lubbock, TX 79423

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 015-2024: 2023 November NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

February 1, 2024

Board Memo 015-2024: 2023 November NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for November 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 014-2024: Public Meeting Notice in Reno, Nevada Regarding MPFR Results

January 31, 2024

Board Memo 014-2024: Public Meeting Notice in Reno, Nevada Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide a notice announcing a public meeting, stand up talk, and press release in Reno, Nevada. This meeting is to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR).

Please see information regarding the public meeting being held in Reno, Nevada below.

Reno, NV P&DC to Sacramento, CA P&DC

Date and Time: Tues., Feb. 9^th at 3pm

Location: SureStay Plus by Best Western, Reno Tahoe Airport, 1981 Terminal Way, Reno, NV 89502

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 013-2024: Special Exempt Extended until May 3, 2024

January 29, 2024

Board Memo 013-2024: Special Exempt Extended until May 3, 2024

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ was contacted by USPS HQ concerning the extension of pay compensation as part of the original Agreement on Exempt Managers & Postmasters Delivering Mail. The USPS has extended the special exempt until Friday, May 3, 2024.

NAPS HQ strongly encourages all EAS that are performing craft work to properly record these hours in RADAR. This is your validation for the need to be paid.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 012-2024: POSTPONED Public Meetings Regarding MPFR Results

January 29, 2024

Board Memo 012-2024: POSTPONED Public Meetings Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed by the USPS of postponed public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at four locations. The USPS will provide correspondence in the coming weeks once the public meetings are rescheduled at the locations listed below.

o Charleston, WV P&DC into Pittsburgh, PA P&DC and Pennwood Place P&DC

o Eastern Maine, ME P&DC into Southern Maine, ME P&DC

o Lubbock, TX P&DC into Amarillo, TX P&DC

o Buffalo, NY P&DC into Rochester, NY P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 011-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

January 29, 2024

Board Memo 011-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest Delivery For America operational update on the implementation of S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 010-2024 Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

January 23, 2024

Board Memo 010-2024: Public Meeting Notices to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

Below is a list of the P&DCs along with the public meeting dates.

- Feb 6^th: Quad Cities, IL P&DC to Des Moines, IA P&DC

- Feb 8^th: Iron Mountain MI P&DC to Green Bay, WI P&DC

- Feb 8^th: Johnstown, PA P&DC to Pittsburgh, PA P&DC

- Feb 8^th: Manchester, NH P&DC to Boston, MA P&DC

- Feb 13^th: Raleigh, NC P&DC to Greensboro, NC P&DC and Greensboro RPDC

- Feb 14^th: Fresno, CA P&DC to Sacramento, CA P&DC

- Feb. 15^th: Corpus Christi, TX P&DC to San Antonio, TX P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 009-2024: NAPS Response to USPS Proposal of ISM Revisions

January 22, 2024

Board Memo 009-2024: NAPS Response to USPS Proposal of ISM Revisions

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the USPS proposed changes to the ISM. The USPS proposed changes lack clarity to what is presumed to be Postal Policies and Procedures. NAPS believes this will cause uncertainty and confusion for USPS Law Enforcement Officers in situations that require immediate response for the protection of life and property.

We will continue to share updates on this issue.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 008-2024: NAPS Response to USPS FY24 NPA Proposal

January 22, 2024

Board Memo 008-2024: NAPS Response to USPS FY24 NPA Proposal

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the USPS proposal concerning FY24 NPA. NAPS is not in support of the USPS PFP/NPA program. However, NAPS does not desire to further delay the USPS process of sharing the targets, indicators, and goals with field EAS and publishing NPA FY24.

Without acceptance, NAPS HQ paves the way for the USPS to release PFP/NPA FY24 goals, targets and indicators.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_007-2024_Latest_RPDC_Presentation.pdf

January 19, 2024

Board Memo 007-2024: Latest RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Based on the document mail move listed for the Busse facility (slide #4), NAPS requested clarification and received confirmation that the Busse facility will be closing. The RIF impact/RIF avoidance initiation date of 2/24 was not confirmed.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 006-2024 Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

January 18, 2024

Board Memo 006-2024: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Result

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR). These reviews were conducted at the three facilities listed below.

- Charleston, WV P&DC into Pittsburgh, PA P&DC and Pennwood Place P&DC

- Eastern Maine, ME P&DC into Southern Maine, ME P&DC

- Lubbock, TX P&DC into Amarillo, TX P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 005-2024: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

January 16, 2024

Board Memo 005-2024: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at two locations. Attached are notices to the public announcing public meetings and Service Talks. Please see the locations below.

- Buffalo, NY P&DC into Rochester, NY P&DC

- Fort Meyers, FL P&DC into Tampa, FL and Ybor City, FL P7DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 004-2024 Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

January 11, 2024

Board Memo 004-2024: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at thirty locations. Attached is a list of locations and notices to the public announcing public meetings and Service Talks.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 003-2024: S&DC; Presentation Update

January 8, 2024

Board Memo 003-2024: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 002-2024: Updated RPDC Presentation

January 8, 2024

Board Memo 002-2024: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 001-2024 2023 October NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

January 5, 2024

Board Memo 001-2024: 2023 October NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for October 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memos - 2023

Board Memo 167-2023: STC Closures – RIF Complete

December 29, 2023

Board Memo 167-2023: STC Closures – RIF Complete

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been continuously engaged and monitoring the STC RIF impacts that would have been effective today, December 29, 2023. NAPS has received confirmation that all STC RIF impacted EAS have been placed into new positions.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 166-2023 Updated RPDC Presentation

December 28, 2023

Board Memo 166-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 165-2023 NAPS Response to the USPS Proposal on Pay Consultation Issues

December 21, 2023

Board Memo 165-2023: NAPS Response to the USPS Proposal on Pay Consultation Issues

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the Postal Service proposal receive on December 19^th, regarding EAS and PTPM Salary Schedule and the Annual Leave Programs. NAPS has provided our response to the USPS proposal with additional requests for pay consultations outside of formal Pay Talks.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 164-2023 NOW OPEN - National Convention Committee Requests

December 21, 2023

Board Memo 164-2023: NOW OPEN – 69^th NAPS National Convention Committees Requests

Executive Board,

Requests for the 2024 NAPS National Convention Committees is now open on the NAPS website. Requests must be received by midnight on March 31, 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 163-2023 USPS Responses to Modifications to Salary Schedules and AL Programs

December 19, 2023

Board Memo 163-2023: USPS Responses to Modifications to Salary Schedules and AL Programs

Executive Board,

In response to NAPS consultation with the USPS, we have received a proposal to increase the Annual Leave Carryover by an additional 80 hours each year. This increases the carryover maximum to 640 hours.

In response to NAPS consultation with the USPS, we have received a proposal to increase the Annual Leave Exchange by an additional 40 hours each year. This increases the carryover maximum to 168 hours.

These changes are proposed to be permanently changes.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 162-2023 List of Established S&DCs; and Move Dates

December 18, 2023

Board Memo 162-2023: List of Established S&DCs and Move Dates

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the Postal Service a list of established Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). The list includes the S&DCs along with their respective spoke offices, and move dates for operations.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 161-2023: Kansas City Surface Transfer Center Closure & RIF Separation Notice

December 11, 2023

Board Memo 161-2023: Kansas City Surface Transfer Center Closure & RIF Separation Notice

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received notice of the Kansas City, KS Surface Transfer Centers (STC) closing on January 31, 2024. There are currently six (6) non-bargaining employees assigned to the STC scheduled for closure.

Non-Bargaining employees received Specific RIF Notices with a RIF separation effective of March 22, 2024. Please see the attached townhall presentation and RIF timeline.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 160-2023: University of Nevada Active Shooter Update

December 7, 2023

Board Memo 160-2023: University of Nevada Active Shooter Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received an update for the USPS regarding an active shooter situation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on December 6^th. Please see information below.

All employees are accounted for. We have nobody on lockdown. There are no current threats to our team. Roads around our facilities remained closed for much of the evening. Police allowed postal vehicles in the immediate area to return via Tropicana Avenue and Paradise Road. However, carriers further out were required to go to the district office to end their day and then Uber home from there.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 159-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

December 5, 2023

Board Memo 159-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR). These reviews were conducted at the five facilities listed below.

- Trenton, NJ P&DC into Philadelphia P&DC

- Provo, UT P&DC into Salt Lake City Auxiliary Service Facility

- Greenville, SC P&DC into Charlotte LPC and Charlotte RPDC

- South Suburban (Chicago), IL P&DC into Chicago South RPDC

- Minneapolis, MN P&DC into St. Paul, MN P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 158-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

December 1, 2023

Board Memo 158-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 157-2023: 2024 Legislative Training Seminar Registration NOW OPEN

November 30, 2023

Board Memo 157-2023: 2024 Legislative Training Seminar Registration NOW OPEN

Executive Board,

Registration for the 2024 Legislative Training Seminar is now open on the NAPS website. LTS will be held March 3-6, 2024. Registration will be open until February 19, 2024.

- Early Bird Registration: now through February 15, 2024

- Late Registration: February 16 – 19, 2024

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 156-2023 S&DC; National Level Performance Assessment Mitigation

November 28, 2023

Board Memo 156-2023: S&DC National Level Performance Assessment Mitigation

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received notice for the USPS outlining a National Level Performance Assessment Mitigation. The mitigation will impact all Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs) and the spoke offices associated with the S&DCs.

This action will mitigate all composite scores by impact and by unit. In addition to the S&DCs, the associated spoke offices will receive the greater of their unit level mitigated score or their end of year score if it is higher. A list of impacted offices and their finance numbers is attached. Employees at these offices are automatically included in this mitigation, and no action is necessary on their part.

NAPS will keep you posted on any updates.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 155-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

November 27, 2023

Board Memo 155-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 154-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

November 27, 2023

Board Memo 154-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 153-2023: List of Plants Under AMP Review

November 27, 2023

Board Memo 153-2023: List of Plants Under AMP Review

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from the USPS the list of plants that are currently under AMP review. Updates on Mailing Processing Facility Reviews can also be found on the USPS website.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 152-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

November 27, 2023

Board Memo 152-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at five locations. Attached are notices to the public announcing public meetings and Service Talks. Please see locations below.

- Buffalo, NY P&DC into Rochester, NY P&DC

- South Charleston, WV P&DC into Pittsburgh, PA P&DC and Warrendale, PA P&DC

- Hampden, ME P&DC into Scarborough, ME P&DC

- Fort Myers, FL P&DC into Tampa, FL P&DC

- Lubbock, TX P&DC into Amarillo, TX P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 151-2023: Notice of Operation of Kitting Sites

November 21, 2023

Board Memo 151-2023: Notice of Operation of Kitting Sites

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received notice from the USPS that the kitting operations are once again in operation. Below is information that has been provided at this time.

Round 6 ordering has opened on Monday 11/20.

o If a customer did not place an order in Round 5, then that customer is eligible to place an additional order for 4 tests.

First shipments are expected to start Friday 11/24 for first delivery on Monday 11/27.
HHS projects 12.8M orders in the first 2 weeks and 15.2M over the first month.

o Currently at 2.5M orders as of 11/21 @ 11:15 ET.

We will have 7 active USPS facilities for the 6^th round through Peak Season and beyond.

o New Jersey PSA

o Cleveland PSA

o St. Louis PSA

o Indianapolis PSA
Industry CA EPA

o Sacramento P&DC

o North Valley (West Valley employees)

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 150-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

November 21, 2023

Board Memo 150-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR). These reviews were conducted at the five facilities listed below.

- Bismarck, ND P&DC into Fargo, ND P&DC

- Cheyenne, WY P&DC into Denver, CO P&DC

- Dakota Central P&DC into Fargo, ND P&DC

- Grand Forks, ND P&DC into Fargo, DC P&DC

- Northwest Arkansas P&DC into Oklahoma City, OK P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 149-2023: USPS Response to NPA Mitigation Website Maintenance Shutdown

November 17, 2023

Board Memo 149-2023: USPS Response to NPA Mitigation Website Maintenance Shutdown

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received a response to our noted concerns over the NPA mitigation website maintenance shutdown. Please see response below.

NAPS is requesting that the numbers be verified prior to Monday.

The Mitigation system was paused last week for national mitigations to be entered. They are now reflected in the End of Year Scorecards which have just been made available on the NPA page.

Individuals should compare the ratings form the September to EOY Scorecard that will reflect any changes.

The Performance Evaluation System (PES) will be reopened. The PES mitigation timeline has been updated due to the delay and the timeline for submission has been extended.

Please pay close attention to the updated mitigation timeline below. Unit installation head submissions have six days to submit the mitigation and after those six days the system will

not allow any mitigations to be submitted, nor will we be accepting any Manual Mitigations. Lead PCES District/Region Executive have four days to review, approve/disapprove.

If mitigation is disapproved, then the Unit installation head will have three days for the opportunity to resubmit.

Unit Installation Head - Submissions in PES	Monday, November 20	Saturday, November 25	6 Days
Lead PCES District/Region Executive - Review, approve / disapprove	Sunday, November 26	Wednesday, November 29	4 Days
Unit Installation Head - If disapproved, opportunity to resubmit	Thursday, November 30	Saturday, December 2	3 Days
Director, Field HR and Exec Manager, Finance and Budget - Review, make recommendation	Sunday, December 3	Wednesday, December 6	4 Days
Area VP/VP Regional Processing Operations/Sr Director Regional Logistics - Approve/Disapprove	Thursday, December 7	Saturday, December 9	3 Days
HQ Stakeholder / NPA Team Validation & Response	Sunday, December 10	Wednesday, December 13	4 Days
Mitigation NPA Posting Date	Thursday, December 14

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 148-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

November 13, 2023

Board Memo 148-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR). These reviews were conducted at the six facilities listed below.

- Chattanooga, TN P&DC to Music City, TN Annex and Nashville, TN P&DC

- El Paso, TX P&DC to Albuquerque, NM P&DC

- Fort Wayne, IN P&DC to Indianapolis, IN RPDC

- Knoxville, TN P&DC to Louisville, KY P&DC

- Tacoma, WA P&DC to Seattle, WA P&DC

- Wenatchee, WA Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to Spokane, WA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 147-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

November 9, 2023

Board Memo 147-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 146-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

November 8, 2023

Board Memo 146-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

Executive Board,

- Bismarck, ND P&DC into Fargo, ND P&DC

- Cheyenne, WY P&DC into Denver, CO P&DC

- Dakota Central P&DC into Fargo, ND P&DC

- Grand Forks, ND P&DC into Fargo, DC P&DC

- Northwest Arkansas P&DC into Oklahoma City, OK P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 145-2023 Final Update on Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC

November 8, 2023

Board Memo 145-2023: Final Update on Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred October 26^th at the St. Louis NDC location.

Situation: Assessment and remediation continues in the St. Louis NDC.

The 8-hour clearance sampling process is planned to begin after midnight pending no additional hotspots are identified during the final walk through.

The activities and progress described below are current as of 2000 (eastern).

November 5, 2023 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

St. Louis NDC – 5800 Phantom Drive, Hazelwood, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED: 11/5/2023 (Day Shift)

Floor cracks in the Express Mail area were re-screened after an additional coat of sealer.

o Screening of the cracks have been determined to be at under limit.

The PSM 3 and 4 workstation floor was also sealed with an additional coat of epoxy coating.

o This floor area was also determined to be under limit.

Mail decon cycles continued throughout the day.

o Currently, 31 bags of mail have remained over limit after 6 cycles of heating and venting.

Sunbelt Rentals arrived this morning to continue with tent construction.
A portion of PSM 3 equipment had an elevated reading that was discovered after a conveyor belt was removed.

o This portion of the equipment was cleaned.

After cleaning the levels were found to be under the limit.

On-site crew, with the assistance of USPS maintenance ran all the equipment continuously while also sampling the indoor air quality to ensure readiness to perform 8-hr clearance sampling.

o No elevated readings were documented.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES – 11/5/2023 (Night Shift)

By 7am tomorrow morning, all mail that was in the building will have had 6 cycles of decontamination – Contractor will work with USPS CIH to determine path forward.

o The contractor will separate the 30+ bags into smaller portions and release cleared mail as it becomes available.

o Contractor will attempt to decontaminate the significant amount of USPS items found in PSM 3 and 4 area – this will be performed at the discretion of the USPS CIH.

Clearance sampling is expected to begin after midnight if no additional hot spots are identified during the final walkthrough.

Air Quality

Air quality continues to be at appropriate levels for remediation activities.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 144-2023: New Pompano Beach S&DC; Opening in January 2024

November 7, 2023

Board Memo 144-2023: New Pompano Beach S&DC Opening in January 2024

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received notification from the USPS announcing the new Pompano Beach, Florida S&DC located at 3150 NW 33^rd Street. Operations at this facility will begin in January 2024. Five spoke offices will be centralized into the new Pompano S&DC.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 143-2023 Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC Update

November 7, 2023

Board Memo 143-2023: Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC Update

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred October 26^th at the St. Louis NDC location.

Situation: Assessment and remediation continues in the St. Louis NDC.

The activities and progress described below are current as of 2030 (eastern).

November 3, 2023 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

St. Louis NDC – 5800 Phantom Drive, Hazelwood, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED (11/3/23) Dayshift:

An additional MTE of medicine was found, however it does not appear to contain medicine from the VA

o Some medicine was found in the contaminated mail, currently in decon; additional VA medicine will be released as soon as possible, if found.

Mail decon cycles continued throughout the day.

o Contractor will work with on-site USPS to release the mail.

Contractor was contacted by Missouri JULIE (811) and is working with local utilities to confirm proposed location for the tent install.

o The building permit application process has started.

Sunbelt (tent provider) delivered equipment to aid in the installation of the tent.
Screening and cleaning continued in the Express Mail and PSM 3 & 4 areas.
Vending machines came back with elevated readings; on-site crew will attempt to decontaminate.
Asbestos sample results for the floor tile came back from the lab; results were negative for both the floor tile and mastic.

o Contractor will remove floor tile to expedite cleaning.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES (11/3/ - 11/4/23) Night shift :

Contractor will continue to identify areas for cleaning.
Contractor will continue to clean areas identified requiring additional efforts.

o Areas in PSM 3 and 4 continue to be the focus of interior efforts.

Mail decon cycles will continue throughout the night shift.

o Contractor with work with USPS to release cleared mail as assessed and processed.

A decon area will be setup under and around the mercury-impacted conveyor (less than 20’ long) in the Express Mail area.

o USPS Maintenance informed the contractor that it can be removed from the building if needed; however, on-site crew will attempt to decon it in place as disassembly for containerization would likely result in some contamination of additional areas.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Contractor will continue to work with the City of Hazelwood to locate utilities and obtain proper permits for the tent.

Air Quality:

Air quality continues to be at appropriate levels for remediation activities.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 142-2023: Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC Update

November 1, 2023

Board Memo 142-2023: Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC Update

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred October 26^th at the St. Louis NDC location.

Situation: Assessment and remediation continues in the St. Louis NDC.

Final clearance sampling was completed for the De Soto office. Results from the lab are expected early afternoon 11/1.

The activities and progress described below are current as of 2000 (eastern).

October 31, 2023 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

St. Louis NDC – 5800 Phantom Drive, Hazelwood, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED: Dayshift 10/31/23

The contractor received a request from USPS IH to locate packages containing Veteran’s medication.

o These packages will be prioritized when/if found.

An estimated 20 packages have been located that the contractor suspects have medicine in them. Those packages will be screened and released back into the system.
The majority of mail being removed from PSM 3 and 4 has elevated readings of mercury. The contractor will double decontamination activities to expedite the process.
The contractor has requested 2 empty trailers to facilitate decontamination efforts.
Trailers 102, 103 and 66 are full of cleared mail and are ready for release.
Additional contractors from the DeSoto site moved to the NDC to help with remediation.
Mail was cleared off of PSM 3 and 4.
The contractor collected asbestos samples of floor tile located on the platform between PSM 3 and 4. Samples were sent for lab analysis. Potential asbestos abatement may be required. The contractor does not believe this will impact the mercury remediation process.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

23 packages of suspected medicine have been located. 5 of those bags are believed to be the VA medicine – the contractor is working with local management on identifying packages

Air Quality:

Air quality is back to be favorable levels in the breathing zone. Cleanup efforts are working properly and maintaining mercury vaporization at required levels.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES Nightshift (10/31 -11/1/23):

Contractor will continue to remove mail from PSM 3 and 4 and assess the mail to determine if it can be loaded into gaylords for release, or bagged for decon.
Contractor will remove the bags, boxes, debris, etc. from in and around the floor of PSM 3 and 4.

o Accumulated items have slowed down remediation efforts as they are hindering assessment and cleaning activities.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

None

DeSoto MPO – 950 Boyd St, De Soto, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED:

Contractor completed their clearance sampling at 1300 CST.

o Sample will be hand-delivered to a laboratory in Syracuse, NY for analysis.

Results are expected late afternoon 11/1/2023.
Mail decontamination ongoing.
13 additional bags of mail have been cleared and staged for pickup.
Contractors that are not needed to compete mail decontamination have mobilized to STL NDC.

Additional Notes:

Contractor Project Manager will be on site at Hillsboro HUB for re-entry discussion in anticipation of clearance at DeSoto. The discussion is set to begin at 0830 CST.

Air Quality:

Air quality is at favorable levels in the breathing zone.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES Nightshift (10/31 – 11/1/23)

Contractor will perform a final heat and vent cycle of contaminated mail before making a final determination if mail can be decontaminated or must be destroyed.

o Contractor will document any mail that must be destroyed.

Peoria IL PDF

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Contractor got approval to move contaminated mail to NDC.
Contractor will be on site tomorrow to pick up drums with contaminated mail – mail will be moved to NDC.
Some additional drums of potentially contaminated waste (not mail) may remain onsite (in drums). Contractor will work with on-site personnel to store the remaining drums in a secure location.

General

PLANNED ACTIVITIES:

Contractor will continue to work on certificates of clearance.
Certificate of Clearance will be prepared for DeSoto reentry.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 141-2023 List of S&DC; Sites Launching June 1, 2024

November 1, 2023

Board Memo 141-2023: List of S&DC Sites Launching June 1, 2024

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received updated information from the USPS of sites being converted into Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). The sites and locations listed below are scheduled to launch June 1, 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 140-2023 Function 4 Review Branch Locations and Dates

November 1, 2023

Board Memo 140-2023: Function 4 Review Branch Locations and Dates

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been notified of the USPS intent to conduct Function 4 reviews throughout the FY24. The reviews will consist of gathering and validating date including a review of workload and staffing. Below is list of the locations and anticipated dates reviews will be taking place.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 139-2023 Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC Update

October 31, 2023

Board Memo 139-2023: Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC Update

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred October 26^th at the St. Louis NDC location.

Situation: Assessment and remediation continues in the St. Louis NDC.

Final clearance sampling has begun for the De Soto office and will continue throughout the day.

The activities and progress described below are current as of 1100 (eastern).

October 31, 2023 – Occupational Safety & Health Morning Update

St. Louis NDC – 5800 Phantom Drive, Hazelwood, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED Overnight 10/30 – 10/31/23:

Contractor continued to clear mail from the conveyors and chutes in and around PSM 3 & 4.
Contractor screened packages that came off the chutes to reduce the amount of packages sent to decontamination. All clear mail was segregated and placed for release.
Airborne mercury levels around PSM 3 increased significantly during the remediation activities throughout the evening.

o The movement of contaminated packages overnight through the sorting system likely caused the contamination to move to ground level, which accelerated the vaporization of mercury, leading to the increase airborne levels. This was expected and is being managed by the contractor.

The contractor estimates 50-60% of the conveyer belt in PSM 3 and 4 has been cleared of mail.
Twenty (20) gaylords have been cleared, packed, and are staged for release. The contractor is working with local management to get mail processed.
The contractor is working with local management to obtain more trailers for clean/cleared mail.
Approximately sixteen (16) gaylords of contaminated mail have been staged for decontamination.

Air Quality:

Airborne mercury levels around PSM 3 & 4 were above Postal criteria.
The contractor will monitor levels throughout the day and resume mail clearance when safe breathing levels are reached.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES Dayshift 10/31/23:

Contractor will continue to vacuum and clean mercury found by during assessment, specifically in the PSM and express mail area.
Mail will be assessed. Clean mail will be staged for release and contaminated mail will be staged for decontamination.
Contractor will continue to clean any additional areas identified with mercury levels above Postal requirements.
Floor tiles that were found to be contaminated on second level platform. No asbestos data was available, therefore samples will be collected and sent to lab for analysis.

o If floor tile samples are negative for asbestos, they will be removed and disposed of.

o If floor tiles are positive for asbestos, abatement will be necessary. The contractor has lined up a Missouri certified asbestos abatement firm to perform those activities, if necessary.

Mercury was found in the oil reservoir for the conveyor track. Contractor is working on a plan for the oil reservoir remediation.

o Contractor will draft a procedure for oil disposal and or track cleaning of the chain system that pulls carts around PSM 3 and 4.

Additional Notes:

None

DeSoto MPO – 950 Boyd St, De Soto, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED Overnight 10/30 -10/31/23:

Overnight the contractor identified a hot spot in the janitor’s closest; that area was cleaned and cleared by 0500 CST.
Overnight, it was also determined that asbestos abatement of the floor tile mentioned in the 10/30/23 evening sitrep was not needed. The contractor was able to clear the tile to appropriate levels.
All cleaning and remediation activities were finalized at 0430 this morning.
The contractor started final clearance sampling at 0500 CST this morning.
Clearance samples should be completed by approximately 1300 CST this afternoon.

o The samples will be flown to lab for analysis and hand delivered for processing once the chain of custody is created and samples are packaged.

Contactor will report expected turn-around-time once flight information and travel times have been finalized.
Estimated clearance and approval for re-opening of facility tomorrow afternoon.

Contractor will provide a safety talk at Hillsboro tomorrow morning in anticipation of clearance.
USPS IH will provide an “all-clear” once lab results are in evaluated.
Mail decontamination activities will continue.

Additional Notes:

None

Air Quality:

Air quality continues to be favorable in breathing zone.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES Dayshift 10/31/23:

Mail decontamination will continue while contactor waits for analytical results from the lab.

Additional Notes:

Contractor will request that unneeded personnel at DeSoto be sent to assist at the NDC.

Peoria – 95 State Street

34 packages have been placed in 55 gallon drums, and will likely be destroyed. USPS IH is working with contractor to determine best path forward.

General

Contactor will continue to work on certificates of clearance.
All sites in mail path have been cleared.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 138-2023 Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

October 30, 2023

Board Memo 138-2023: Notice to Facilities Regarding MPFR Results

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to provide notices announcing public meetings to share results and additional feedback based on Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR). These reviews were conducted at the four facilities listed below.

- Columbia, MO P&DC into St. Louis, MO P&DC

- Lehigh Valley, PA P&DC into Harrisburg, PA P&DC

- Tallahassee, FL P&DC into Jacksonville, FL Network Distribution Center (NDC)

- Wilmington, DE P&DC into Philadelphia, PA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 137-2023 Update on Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC

October 30, 2023

Board Memo 137-2023: Update on Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred yesterday, October 26^th, at the St. Louis NDC location.

Situation: The St. Louis NDC and De Soto Post Office remain closed this evening. Assessment and remediation efforts for both facilities continue.

The information below is current as of 1830 (eastern).

October 27, 2023 – Occupational Safety & Health Evening Update

St. Louis NDC – 5800 Phantom Drive, Hazelwood, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED: 10/27/2023 (Day Shift)

Contractor cleared the 2^nd and 3^rd floor spaces, and the majority of rooms (except the Workroom) on the first floor.
Contractor cleared approximately 30% of the total square footage of the Workroom

o These are the open areas without equipment and little to no overhead conveyors.

Contractor began decon of the trailer on bay 14 – contractor is determining potential contamination route
Contractor found numerous elevated readings on packages within the trailer at bay 14 leading me to believe there might more contaminated mail to find.

o Readings at or above 30 ug/m3

Contractor cleaned small areas that were discovered during initial assessment of the perimeter spaces.

Additional Notes:

Logistics was asked to stage all tractor trailers that were through the NDC at the PDC – 20 trailers were assessed and cleared. Potential for additional trailers to be identified.
We still have chicks (lives) on site near bay 14, need to determine if they were exposed; need assistance form USPS.
Some mail was contaminated in the trailer at dock 14 – contractor determining contamination route
All employees were screened that were available onsite, additional employees may request evaluation, if necessary
Quantity believed to be over 1 pound – USPS IH and Contractor will work with Environmental for reporting purposes

PLANNED ACTIVITIES – 10/27/2023 (Overnight)

Contractor will continue to vacuum and clean mercury found during assessment.
Contractor will continue to screen areas as they approach the location where mercury was first discovered.

De Soto MPO – 950 Boyd St, De Soto, MO

ACTIVITIES COMPLETED: 10/27/2023 (Day Shift)

Contractor arrived on site at 7am and began setting up for remediation activities.
Contractor delivered additional mercury vapor analyzers
Contractor set up the decon tent area for decon of mail and equipment, as necessary
Contractor vacuumed visible mercury from the floor and performed a preliminary wash of the most impacted areas.
Contractor began bagging and screening mail found in the facility.

Additional Notes:

Postal police is present on site due to issues with local neighbors
The COOP site for this facility is Hillsboro.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES – 10/27/2023 (Overnight)

Additional contractor resources will be mobilizing tomorrow to fill 24-hour coverage – currently working 12-hours
Some available contractors will move to night crew and will assist at the NDC this evening

Cleared Items

Hillsboro PO – Clear
Pro-Master (#1425042) - Clear
Pro-Master (#0421927) - Clear
Box Truck (#3810016) – Clear
St. Louis PDC – 20 trailers

Left to be cleared – Will be cleared this evening

Festus PO
Pevely PO
Arnold PO
Fenton PO
Imperial PO

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 136-2023 S&DC; Presentation Update

October 27, 2023

Board Memo 136-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities. Please note that the references to Transfer Hubs pertains to the processing of parcels at those facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 135-2023 Updated RPDC Presentation

October 27, 2023

Board Memo 135-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 134-2023 Update on Lewiston Maine Active Shooter Situation

October 27, 2023

Board Memo 134-2023: Update on Lewiston Maine Active Shooter Situation

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the active shooter situation in Lewiston, Maine.

SITUATION: On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, an active shooter event occurred inside a Lewiston Maine restaurant and a bowling alley. Residents are urged to shelter in place while the manhunt to locate the suspect continues. This area includes three (3) post offices.

The information below is current as of 0900 Thursday Oct 26^th and will be updated as new information becomes available.

PEOPLE:

All employees from three (3) post offices were contacted by phone and accounted for.

PROPERTY:

Three (3) post offices in the ME-NH-VT District are closed due to the law enforcement activity:

o Lewiston MPO, ME 04240 – Level 21

o Auburn MPO, ME 04210 – Level 21

o Lisbon MPO, ME 04250 – Level 20

o Due to the broad shelter in place order, COOP will be not initiated as residents were urged to shelter in place.

PRODUCT:

A total of 38 routes for the three (3) post offices are impacted.
Mail for the three closed post offices is currently held in the Southern Maine P&DC (about 30 minutes away from the impacted area.

COMMUNICATIONS:

District Leadership
Unions notified
Employee Assistance Program
US Postal Inspection Service
Local Law Enforcement
PANS
WatchDesk

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 133-2023 Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC

October 27, 2023

Board Memo 133-2023: Mercury Spill at the St. Louis NDC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred yesterday, October 26^th, at the St. Louis NDC location.

Situation: – At 0815 this morning, a mercury spill was discovered at the Saint Louis NDC’s secondary operation.

People:

All employees accounted for, and no injuries reported.
One (1) Maintenance Employee and eight (8) Mail Processing employees MAY have come in contact with the Mercury.
Current EPRRS Contractors (WSP) onsite ETA is 5-6 hours.
Local First Responders are onsite and providing direction to site Emergency Management Team (EMT).
Cleared Employees will be redirected to the St Louis Package Support Annex (PSA).

Property:

Mercury discovered on Dumper feeding PSM 3 and associated belts.
HVAC has been shut off.
Outbound trucks potentially impacted will be identified by Logistics and screened by contractors after arrival.

Product:

All processing operations have been suspended.
Destinating NDC trips are being redirected to the St Louis PSA.

Communications:

Employees are being kept informed.
Division/District/Plant Leadership have been informed.
HQ OSH has been notified
HQ OSH - Industrial Hygienist has been notified and is engaged
EPRRS Contractors have been contacted and are enroute.
Employee Hotline will be updated by Human Resources.
District MOI will construct messaging for local Delivery Operations.
Midwest Division will work to identify potentially impacted outbound trips.
Unions will be informed

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 132-2023: Additional Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR Studies

October 25, 2023

Board Memo 132-2023: Additional Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR Studies

Executive Board,

NAPS has received notification of the USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at the six mail processing facilities listed below.

- Chattanooga, TN P&DC to Music City, TN Annex and Nashville, TN P&DC

- El Paso, TX P&DC to Albuquerque, NM P&DC

- Fort Wayne, IN P&DC to Indianapolis, IN RPDC

- Knoxville, TN P&DC to Louisville, KY P&DC

- Tacoma, WA P&DC to Seattle, WA P&DC

- Wenatchee, WA Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) to Spokane, WA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 131-2023: Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR Studies

October 24, 2023

Board Memo 131-2023: Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR Studies

Executive Board,

NAPS has received notification of the USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at the four mail processing facilities listed below.

- Columbia, MO P&DC into St. Louis, MO P&DC

- Lehigh Valley, PA P&DC into Harrisburg, PA P&DC

- Tallahassee, FL P&DC into Jacksonville, FL Network Distribution Center (NDC)

- Wilmington, DE P&DC into Philadelphia, PA P&DC

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 130-2023: Additional Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

October 20, 2023

Board Memo 130-2023: Additional Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

Executive Board,

NAPS has received information from USPS regarding Mail Processing Facility Reviews conducted at five locations. Attached are service talk notices that will be provided to the employees at the five facilities mentioned below.

- Trenton, NJ P&DC into Philadelphia P&DC

- Provo, UT P&DC into Salt Lake City Auxiliary Service Facility

- Greenville, SC P&DC into Charlotte LPC and Charlotte RPDC

- South Suburban (Chicago), IL P&DC into Chicago South RPDC

- Minneapolis, MN P&DC into St. Paul, MN P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 129-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

October 18, 2023

Board Memo 129-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

Executive Board,

NAPS has received additional information from USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at four locations. Attached are service talk notices that will be provided to the employees at the five facilities mentioned below.

- Columbia, MO P&DC into St. Louis, MO P&DC

- Lehigh Valley, PA P&DC into Harrisburg, PA P&DC

- Tallahassee, FL P&DC into Jacksonville, FL NDC

- Wilmington, DC P&DC into Philadelphia, PA P&DC

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 128-2023: Announced PO-408 Locations

October 17, 2023

Board Memo 128-2023: Announced PO-408 Locations

Executive Board,

USPS announces the start of the PO-408 review process for 10 P&DC’s in the next coming week. NAPS notes that the slide title of “Possible Upcoming PO-408s” does not agree with the data being shown that has a “Begin Mail/Package Move date”.

NAPS will be requesting a consultative for more clarity on the actions being taken by the USPS.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 127-2023: Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Authorization at New Jersey NDC & Greater Newark, NJ P&DC;

October 17, 2023

Board Memo 127-2023: Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Authorization at New Jersey NDC & Greater Newark, NJ P&DC

Executive Board,

USPS receive VER authorization for all non-bargaining employees at the New Jersey NDC and all RIF Impacted Non-bargaining employees at the Greater Newark NJ P&DC.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 126-2023: NAPS Response to the USPS Onboarding (Stay) and Exit Survey Questions

October 17, 2023

Board Memo 126-2023: NAPS Response to the USPS Onboarding (Stay) and Exit Survey Questions

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received revisions to the USPS Onboarding (Stay) and Exit Surveys. Attached are those revisions as well as NAPS responses to those revisions.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 125-2023: 2023 September NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

October 16, 2023

Board Memo 125-2023: 2023 September NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for September 2023.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 124-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

October 10, 2023

Board Memo 124-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ continues to request, receive, and monitor the EAS work hours that are being reported on the survey in conjunction with the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. As a reminder, this data can serve to validate the mandate that EAS deliver mail in violation of the CBA as well as support the request for additional pay for work hours used for the “delivery of mail.”

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 076-2023 (July 3, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 123-2023: Special Exempt Extension

October 4, 2023

Board Memo 123-2023: Special Exempt Extension

Executive Board,

In light of NAPS’ continued objections to the millions of Postal dollars being spent on Article 8 grievances, NAPS HQ was contacted by USPS HQ concerning the extension of pay compensation as part of the original Agreement on Exempt Managers & Postmasters Delivering Mail. The USPS has extended the special exempt until Friday, December 29, 2023.

As previously stated, USPS HQ has stated to the field that staffing concerns have eased considerably; in light of that, EAS carrying of mail should be significantly reduced.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 122-2023 NAPS Response to the USPS Proposed RPDC and LPC Staffing

September 29, 2023

Board Memo 122-2023: NAPS Response to the USPS Proposed RPDC and LPC Staffing

Executive Board,

Attached is NAPS response to the Postal Service proposed EAS staffing for RP&DC and LPC. NAPS believes the USPS must live up to and achieve its obligation under 39 U.S. Code § 1004 (a), in which USPS is required to provide compensation, working conditions, and career opportunities that will assure the attraction and retention of qualified and capable supervisory and other managerial personnel.

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Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 121-2023: NAPS Discussion with USPS That Leads to Changes in NPA Change Out

September 28, 2023

Board Memo 121-2023: NAPS Discussion with USPS That Leads to Changes in NPA Change Out

Executive Board,

NAPS has had recent discussions with USPS concerning proposed changes to the NPA payout metrices for both Field NPA and the expanded HQ NPA HERO process for FY23.

NAPS has made it clear that actions need to be taken to address current shortfalls in the USPS Pay Matrices in light of continued economic shortfalls as well as the August 31, 2023, announcement of an 5.2% (4.7% pay, .5% locality pay) wage increase authorized by President Biden for other Federal employees. The announced pay raise for other Federal employees (5.2%) was the subject of recent discussions between USPS and NAPS Resident Officers.

While we at NAPS have some reservations as to what EOY Budget Flex will be implemented by the USPS that could negate the benefits of this adjustment to the Pay Matrices, NAPS agrees with this proposal.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 120-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

September 27, 2023

Board Memo 120-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Service Talk Notices

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at five locations. Attached are service talk notices that will be provided to the employees at the five facilities mentioned below.

- Trenton, NJ P&DC into Philadelphia P&DC

- Provo, UT P&DC into Salt Lake City Auxiliary Service Facility

- Greenville, SC P&DC into Charlotte LPC and Charlotte RPDC

- South Suburban (Chicago), IL P&DC into Chicago South RPDC

- Minneapolis, MN P&DC into St. Paul, MN P&DC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 119-2023: Four Surface Transfer Center Closures & RIF Separation Notices

September 19, 2023

Board Memo 119-2023: Four Surface Transfer Center Closures & RIF Separation Notices

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received notices of three Surface Transfer Centers (STC) closing in October 2023. These closures are located in Atlanta, Springfield MA, Washington, and Southern California STC’s. There are currently twenty (20) non-bargaining employees assigned to the four STC’s that are scheduled for closure.

Non-Bargaining employees will receive a Specific RIF Notice this week with a RIF separation effective dated of December 29, 2023. Please see the attached townhall presentation and RIF timeline.

NAPS HQ will work with members being impacted by this Organizational Change to ensure that all opportunities for job placement are pursued and that all NAPS members do find a new position prior to the RIF implementation date.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 118-2023: Hurricane Lee Impacting Atlantic Area

September 19, 2023

Board Memo 118-2023: Hurricane Lee Impacting Atlantic Area

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on Hurricane Lee that impacted the Atlantic Area this past weekend. Please see below.

Situation:

Hurricane Lee made landfall in far western Nova Scotia, Canada yesterday evening.
Recovery efforts in Maine continue.

People:

All employees have been accounted for.
No injuries have been reported.

Property:

One (1) office in the Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District reported a flooded basement.
One (1) vehicle sustained damages from a falling tree.
Thirty-three (33) offices in the Maine-Hew Hampshire-Vermont District are without power. Grid power restoration is anticipated to be complete tomorrow.

Product:

Five (5) offices in the Maine-Hew Hampshire-Vermont District were unable to open.
Normal operations anticipated for Monday pending ferry and air transportation to the islands.
Fifteen (15) offices in the Maine-Hew Hampshire-Vermont District had missed deliveries due to closed roadways.

Communications:

Unions and Management Associations have been briefed.
Area/Region; District and Division leadership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 117-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

September 11, 2023

Board Memo 117-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 116-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

September 11, 2023

Board Memo 116-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities. Please note that the references to Transfer Hubs pertains to the processing of parcels at those facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 115-2023: NC District Mars Hill Robbery

September 7, 2023

Board Memo 115-2023: NC District Mars Hill Robbery

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of an incident that took place on September 5^th in Mars Hill, NC. Please see details below.

On September 5, 2023, at approximately 1:07pm RCA Teresa Ramsay was out on R001 at 224 Spring Drive in Mars Hill NC 28754 when someone approached her vehicle and pulled her out of her car. She was beaten badly and the vehicle was stolen with approximately 170 parcels and all the mail for most of the route. She was taken by ambulance to Mission Emergency room in Asheville. The police, the inspectors and the sheriff departments are investigating to find her 2015 Jeep. Her DOB is 09-11-1977. Management has been in touch with EAP and will offer it to all employees and their families.

Additional information was received that employee was shot in the face during robbery and underwent successful surgery. She remains in intensive care. Suspect was apprehended this morning.

We will keep you posted on any updates.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 114-2023 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

September 1, 2023

Board Memo 114-2023: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Executive Board meeting minutes held on August 30, 2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 113-2023: NEWSBREAK NAPS vs USPS

August 31, 2023

Board Memo 113-2023: NEWSBREAK NAPS vs USPS

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has reached another milestone in our lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service. On August 15^th, the U.S. District Court has ruled that NAPS is entitled to discovery in its challenge of USPS pay actions. The judge ordered the Postal Service to identify which EAS labor-management personnel at area and headquarters facilities are purportedly ineligible for NAPS representation, in light of NAPS’s right to represent EAS personnel at those facilities.

NAPS has filed a proposed discovery order with the court that would establish a 90-day period of discovery.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 112-2023 Update on Tropical Storm Idalia Impacting North Carolina

August 31, 2023

Board Memo 112-2023: Update on Tropical Storm Idalia Impacting North Carolina

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on Tropical Storm Idalia impacting North Carolina. Please see below.

Below is the 8/31/23 – Thursday, 5:00 AM EST forecast maps for Tropical Storm Idalia showing the forecast track and rainfall.

The excel spreadsheet lists all facilities that fall within the area forecasted to experience tropical storm force winds (i.e. greater than 39 mph).

At 500 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Idalia was located 45 miles SSW of Wilmington, North Carolina. Idalia is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue this morning. An eastward to east-southeastward motion is forecast to begin later today and continue through Saturday.

On the forecast track, the center of Idalia will just offshore of the coast of North Carolina today. Idalia will then move over the western Atlantic into the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, but some gradual weakening could occur Friday and Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb.

Also, below is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Tropical Storm Idalia with corresponding excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled. Attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

165 Total Postal Facilities

1 Network Facility

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 111-2023: Greater New Jersey P&DC; Townhall Presentation & RIF Timeline

August 30, 2023

Board Memo 111-2023: Greater New Jersey P&DC Townhall Presentation & RIF Timeline

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received the townhall presentation and RIF timeline of the closing of Greater New Jersey’s Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC). The townhall was conducted on August 24^th with all non-bargaining employees.

Impacted employees received a Specific RIF Notice dated August 29, 2023 with a RIF separation effective dated of February 9, 2024. Please see the attached townhall presentation and RIF timeline.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_110-2023_Shooting_Incident_in_North_Little_Rock,_AR.pdf

August 28, 2023

Board Memo 110-2023: Shooting Incident in North Little Rock, AR

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received information below regarding a shooting incident that took place in North Little Rock Main Post Office.

Little Rock Arkansas Inspectors were notified at approximately 8:07 am. US Marshals Service were pursuing a wanted suspect on foot for a recent shooting of a bail bondsman.
Suspect ran into the rear of the North Little Rock MPO located at 300 W. Pershing Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72114, as a Letter Carrier was exiting door.
US Marshals pursued the suspect into the North Little Rock MPO as he barricaded himself inside the Post Office.
All employees safely exited North Little Rock MPO except for Supervisor Sandra Dodd (EIN: 02399427)
Supervisor Dodd was able to barricade herself in a safe location in the PO.
US Marshals contacted North Little Rock PD and their SWAT team responded to the scene and attempted to negotiate with the suspect.
Law Enforcement was able to make contact with Dodd and determine her location inside the building in relation to the suspect’s location.
It was determined that the employee’s location was on the opposite side of the building from the suspect and law enforcement.
As negotiations failed, the suspect fired his weapon, and the SWAT team engaged the suspect by returning fire. Multiple shots were fired inside the PO.
The suspect is deceased as a result of the exchange.
Supervisor Dodd was located and uninjured.
PO remains closed as the scene is being processed as a result of the shooting.
All employees were accounted for and uninjured.
I have spoken with District Manager Diane Ingland and confirmed all employees have been offered EAP.
We are coordinating with North Little Rock PD PIO and USPIS NHQ PIO.
Postal Inspectors remain on scene working with the other law enforcement agencies regarding this incident.

Our prayers are with those who have been effect by this tragic incident.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 109-2023: MPFR Results in Georgia and Oregon

August 28, 2023

Board Memo 109-2023: MPFR Results in Georgia and Oregon

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received the decisions from the Postal Service as a result of the 408s (MPFRs) in Georgia and Oregon. The results conducted at four RPDC locations (2 in Georgia and 2 in Oregon) supports in keeping the facilities open and modernizing them as Local Processing Centers (LPCs). See results below.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 108-2023: New Supervisor Differential Adjustments Effective August 26, 2023

August 25, 2023

Board Memo 108-2023: New Supervisor Differential Adjustments Effective August 26, 2023

Executive Board,

Attached please find the new Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) chart that will take effect tomorrow, August 26, 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 107-2023 Update on Tropical Storm Harold Impacting Texas

August 23, 2023

Board Memo 107-2023: Update on Tropical Storm Harold Impacting Texas

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on Tropical Storm Harold impacting Texas. Please see below.

The attached excel spreadsheet lists all facilities that fall within the area forecasted to experience tropical storm force winds (i.e. greater than 39 mph) or if they fall within the storm eye track area.

A brief explanation of the specific hurricane map is included on the second page. However, please note that some features described may not be displayed in the current map due to non-availability of data.

At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Harold was located 155 miles ESE of Port Mansfield Texas. Harold is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph. This general motion is expected to continue through tonight, and the system is forecast to move inland over south Texas by midday today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible before Harold reaches the Texas coast.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb.

Also, attached is the excessive rainfall outlook map for Tropical Storm Harold with corresponding excel spreadsheet of post offices.

Network facilities falling within High, Moderate and Slight risks of flash flooding are labeled. Attached Excel file contains full list of postal facilities and their risk of flash flooding.

102 Total Postal Facilities
4 Total Network Facilities

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 106-2023 Final Report on Tropical Storm Hilary’s Impact on the West Coast

August 22, 2023

Board Memo 106-2023: Final Report on Tropical Storm Hilary’s Impact on the West Coast

Executive Board,

NAPS has received a final report regarding tropical storm, Hilary, that impacted California. Please see below.

The response for Tropical Strom Hilary has transitioned to recovery. All remaining issues are being handled through the Districts and the WestPAC Area with support from Headquarters functions as needed.

This will be the last HQ Summary Situation Report (SITREP) for this event.

Situation: Recovery from Tropical Storm Hilary continues in California.

People:

All employees have been accounted for (all functions).
The thirty-two (32) employees who were unable to get to their normal work locations yesterday have reported to their normal work locations today.

Property:

Two (2) offices in the California 3 District remain inaccessible due to closed/flooded roadways and have not been assessed yet.
The remaining five that were inaccessible yesterday in California 6 and California 3 Districts are accessible and have no impacts.

Product:

Normal operations for all Districts; Processing and Logistics today.
Two (2) offices in California 3 District remain closed today due to inaccessibility from closed/debris covered roads. These offices will be COOP’ed if roads remain closed after today.
All offices received mail today (except the two that remain inaccessible).

Communications:

The Employee Emergency Hotline has been updated to reflect normal operations.
Unions and Management Associations have been briefed.
Industry Alerts will be updated accordingly.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 105-2023 New Test Kitting in Five Locations

August 21, 2023

Board Memo 105-2023: New Test Kitting in Five Locations

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed that operations will initiate test kitting operations in the five locations below with possible expansion to ten. Current complement is available to provide the required support.

We will keep you posted on any updates we receive.

Region	Division	Facility
Western	Lakeshores	Cleveland OH PSA
Western	Westshores	Indianapolis IN PSA
Western	Southern California	Industry CA P&DC PSA
Eastern	New York Metro	New Jersey NJ PSA
Western	Midwest	St. Louis MO PSA

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 104-2023 Tropical Storm Hilary Impacting the West Coast

August 21, 2023

Board Memo 104-2023: Tropical Storm Hilary Impacting the West Coast

Executive Board,

NAPS has received information regarding tropical storm Hilary currently impacting California. Please see below.

Attached is the 8/20/23 – Sunday 5:00 PM EST forecast maps for Tropical Storm Hilary showing the forecast track and rainfall.

At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hilary was located about 115 miles SSE of San Diego, California. Hilary is moving toward the north near 23 mph and the storm is expected to accelerate even more as it moves north-northwestward to northward during the next day or so.

On the forecast track, the center of Hilary will move across southern California in the next few hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Weakening is expected to continue, but Hilary is forecast to remain a tropical storm while it moves across southern California.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles from the center. A sustained wind of 47 mph (75 km/h) with a gust of 70 mph (113 km/h) was reported at Sill Hill, California. A sustained wind of 47 mph (75 km/h) with a gust of 72 mph was reported at Hauser Mountain, California.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb.

Our prayers are with those being impacted by the ongoing natural disasters effecting the west coast.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 103-2023 June FY23 NPA Performance Reports

August 21, 2023

Board Memo 103-2023: June FY23 NPA Performance Reports

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received June FY23 NPA Performance Reports. Included in these reports are monthly/YTD scorecards rankings for Delivery/Retail by district, Processing/Maintenance by Division, and Logistics by Region. Also included are monthly/YTD date on HQ silo performance.

Reports will be posted under the Forms and Documents section of NAPS website, Forms & Documents.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 102-2023 Wildfires Impacting Westpac Area in Maui, Hawaii

August 11, 2023

Board Memo 102-2023: Wildfires Impacting Westpac Area in Maui, Hawaii

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed of the wildfires impacting the Westpac Area in Maui. Please see below.

Situation: The Lahaina fire is 80% contained. Entry into Lahaina remains restricted while the firefighting efforts continue. Lahaina remains without power. Landline and cellular communications, including 911 service in northwest Maui (Lahaina area) are unavailable due to fire damage to the fiber optic cables. Mandatory evacuation orders for 8,250 residents remain in place. Six (6) shelters are open with an estimated 2,113 occupants.

People:

All employees are accounted for.
Seven (7) employees have lost their homes.
Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) information was provided to all employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contact information was provided to all employees.

Property:

Inspectors were able to gain access to Lahaina and performed a cursory assessment of the two facilities.

o The Lahaina Post Office was not damaged.

o The Downtown Lahaina Finance Station is damaged (Roof has collapsed; appears to be a total loss)

Product:

The Lahaina and Downtown Lahaina Post Offices remain closed.
Mail is being staged at the Kahului Air Stop and at Wailuku Post Office 96793.

Communication:

Area/Division and District leadership.
Industry Alerts have been posted.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 101-2023 MSPB e-Appeal Downtime

August 11, 2023

Board Memo 101-2023: MSPB e-Appeal Downtime

Executive Board,

The MSPB e-Appeal Online system will be down starting September 9, 2023. All deadlines will be extended 28 days (See attached). The processing for all appeals will be suspended from September 9, 2023, through October 1, 2023, including the filing a new appeal.

Example (1), if the effective date of removal is August 9, 2023, or earlier, you have 30 days to appeal. The last date to appeal is Sept 8, 2023. We need to file the appeal! The extension would not apply.

Example (2), if the effective date is August 10, 2023, or later, you will have an additional of 28 calendar days to file the appeal. For the above date, the last day to file an appeal will be Monday October 9, 2023 (58 days is Saturday October 7, 2023).

Note, the above examples are not considering the date of receipt of the Letter of Decision.

The bottom line, if you have a member who receives a Letter of Decision with an effective date of August 9, or earlier, you need to get the appeal to Labor Relations Admin Group LLC ASAP.

Also, I would add that during the period of September 9, 2023, through October 1, 2023, you should be sending the appeal to Labor Relations Admin Group LLC. Do not hold the case(s). LRAG, LLC will file the appeals when the e-Appeal system is back online.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact LRAG, LLC or NAPS HQ.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 100-2023 Updated RPDC Presentation

August 11, 2023

Board Memo 100-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 099-2023 Tornado Impact at Baring, Missouri Post Office

August 8, 2023

Board Memo 099-2023: Tornado Impact at Baring, Missouri Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed of the impact of a tornado touching down on the Baring, MO Post Office. See below.

Situation – A tornado struck the Baring MO 63531 PO (Level 4 office) last night.

People:

All employees accounted for
No injuries reported.

Property:

Facility exterior/interior wall in the break room area suffered substantial damage.
FSSP Ticket #2925102 has been opened.
AMT responded and was able to secure the facility.
Facilities will have contractors out tomorrow to assess the structural integrity and make temporary repairs.
Break area closed and secured.
Retrieved all salvageable items from site.

Product:

Retail unit including 57 rented PO boxes moved to APO Edina Post Office 63537.
Delivery Operations have been COOPed to the Edina Post Office 63537.
All Baring Box CPMS scans have been placed out of service.

Communications:

Employees have been informed.
HCR driver informed.
District leadership has been informed.
District Communications Specialist has been informed.
FSSP has called as Critical Incident.
Information will be entered into PANS.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 098-2023: 2023 June NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

August 8, 2023

Board Memo 098-2023: 2023 June NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for June 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 097-2023: 2023 March and May NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

August 8, 2023

Board Memo 097-2023: 2023 March and May NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes for March and May 2023.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 096-2023 S&DC; Presentation Update

August 3, 2023

Board Memo 096-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 095-2023 Updated RPDC Presentation

August 3, 2023

Board Memo 095-2023: Updated RPDC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 094-2023 MPFR 408 Documents for Four Processing and Distribution Centers

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 094-2023: MPFR 408 Documents for Four Processing and Distribution Centers

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS HQ issuance of the business case for the implementation of the AMP process for four (4) Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC’s). These documents will be posted online today.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 093-2023 Surface Transfer Center Closure in Northern California

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 093-2023: Surface Transfer Center Closure in Northern California

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received notification from USPS HQ that the Surface Transfer Center (STC) in Northern California will close no sooner than October 2, 2023. Non-bargaining employees assigned to this site will receive Specific Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Separation Notices effective November 3, 2023. There are currently six (6) non-bargaining employees assigned to this STC. These employees will be notified of the closure today.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 092-2023: S&DC; Presentation Update

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 092-2023: S&DC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 091-2023 RPDC Presentation Update

August 1, 2023

Board Memo 091-2023: RPDC Presentation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the 12 RPDC sites under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 090-2023: Extended Special Exempt

July 27, 2023

Board Memo 090-2023: Extended Special Exempt

Executive Board,

Beginning in April of 2022, NAPS discussed the issue of Managers, Postmasters and Supervisors delivering mail with USPS HQ. Though the position of NAPS is that EAS should not be delivering mail, in situations where all avenues to deliver mail have been exhausted, should an Exempt Manager, Postmaster or Supervisor be instructed to deliver mail they will receive additional compensation.

In September of 2022 the Resident Officers and Northeast Region Vice President Tom Roma met with Postal Headquarters to discuss the issue of EAS being required to deliver mail. The outcome of this meeting brokered the EAS Carrying Mail Survey and the NAPS negotiated memorandum that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail.

On April 5, 2023, due to counter concerns received during the 2023 LTS townhall and Executive Board meeting, NAPS rescinded its request for an extension of this memorandum. NAPS had received notification from the USPS that their intent is to continue the current memorandum that affords otherwise FLSA exempt EAS to be compensated for work hours used to deliver mail in violation of the CBA for the next quarter.

On Tuesday July 18, 2023, NAPS HQ was contacted by USPS HQ concerning the extension of pay compensation as part of the original Agreement on Exempt Managers & Postmasters Delivering Mail made by NAPS. USPS HQ has stated to the field that staffing concerns have eased considerably; in light of that, EAS carrying of mail should be significantly reduced.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 089-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

July 25, 2023

Board Memo 089-2023: Mail Processing Facility Reviews and Notice of Public Meetings

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed of USPS intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews at two locations in Georgia and two locations in Oregon. Attached are notices to the public announcing public meetings were communicated yesterday. Please see locations below.

- Augusta, Georgia P&DC into the Atlanta, GA RPDC

- Macon, GA P&DC into the Atlanta, GA RPDC

- Eugene, Oregon P&DC into the Portland, OR RPDC

- Medford, OR P&DF into the Portland, OR RPDC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 088-2023: Updated S&DC; Presentation

July 20, 2023

Board Memo 088-2023: Updated S&DC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities as of today.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 087-2023 Updated MFA User Guide and FAQs for LiteBlue

July 19, 2023

Board Memo 087-2023: Updated MFA User Guide and FAQs for LiteBlue

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received the updated MFA User Guide and FAQ files for LiteBlue from USPS HQ. Please make note of the changes mentioned below.

- User Guide (mfa-user-guide.pdf)

o Page 4 has been updated to state the following:

When setting up MFA for LiteBlue, please use your preferred personal device.

On your subsequent log in, please use a Postal Service device (if you have access to one).

- FAQs (mfa-faqs.pdf)

o Page 1 has been updated to state the following:

When setting up MFA for LiteBlue, please use your preferred personal device. On your subsequent log in, please use a Postal Service device if you have access to one.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 086-2023: LiteBlue Update

July 18, 2023

Board Memo 086-2023: LiteBlue Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received the following bullet points from yesterday’s Zoom meeting regarding LiteBlue

- Due to elevated security threats, we implemented additional device and location security policies in LiteBlue in March 2023.

- These policies monitor user log in activity to detect anomalies associated with known security threats, such as phishing, account takeover, etc.

- Specifically, the additional security policies monitor IP addresses, locations, devices, and time between attempted log ins.

- Ultimately, these policies are designed to safeguard employee account information by blocking attempted log ins from unrecognized devices or locations.

As we continue to receive information on this issue, we will share with NAPS Regional and Area VP’s.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 085-2023 Updates on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

July 17, 2023

Board Memo 085-2023: Updates on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has received further updates on the mercury spill impacting the Clearfield Utah Post Office. See below.

Updated: 7/17/2023

Contractor began set up of analyzing equipment during the evening of 7/16 but had to delay when the postmaster’s office began having high readings of mercury.
Sampling was halted while the office was cleaned.
Sampling analysis began at approximately 4am EST. The collection period will take approximately 8 hours.
Once all samples are ready, they are being flown to a laboratory in California.
The lab has indicated that results will be available within 6 hours of receipt.
Clearance may be possible by late this evening for a potential reopening of the facility on Tuesday 7/18 (assuming results are favorably assessed by USPS IH)

Updated: 7/16/2023

Cleaning has continued throughout the day with analyzer testing as the contractor progressed.
Anticipate beginning analytical (lab) sampling this evening.
Lab in California has committed to a quick turnaround for results.
Results expected mid-day Monday, July 17.
Lab results will be reviewed and evaluated by USPS Industrial Hygienist. If test results are not favorable, the contractor will be onsite to continue cleanup efforts. If cleared by USPS IH, the facility may be able to open on Tuesday, July 18.
A supervisor who worked on the day that the mercury was identified requested to have her clothing and car tested. The car came back clean but her clothing tested positive for mercury. The USPS is working with the contractor to go to her home for possible testing.
Cleaned and cleared mail has been stored in totes for better organization per the direction of the postmaster.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 084-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

July 14, 2023

Board Memo 084-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has received an update on the mercury spill impacting the Clearfield Utah Post Office. See below.

Evening update for the Clearfield PO Mercury Spill.

SLC ASF

EPRRS Contractor (Contractor) cleared semi-truck that carried parcels from Clearfield PO to the ASF. No mercury was identified.
The Contractor cleared the semi-truck driver’s personal items. No mercury was identified.
Due to the suspicion that the parcel could have been processed days before mercury was identified at the Clearfield PO, the USPS Industrial Hygienist (IH) directed the contractors to performed mercury vapor sampling and assessment on the docks and processing areas of the Salt Lake City ASF.
After the Salt Lake City ASF was cleared, the Plant Manager mentioned the potential for parcels from the Clearfield PO to travel through the Salt Lake City P&DC. As a precautionary measure, USPS IH directed the contractor to evaluate that facility for mercury contamination. No mercury was identified.
Clearance letters for the semi-truck, SLC ASF, SLC P&DC pending – anticipated tomorrow afternoon.

Clearfield Post Office

The Contractor is currently at the Clearfield PO performing their assessment and cleanup activities.
Material in hamper was confirmed to be mercury.
The Contractor will continue to assess and clean throughout the rest of today and overnight.
The source package has not yet been identified – contractor currently looking on site at the Clearfield PO.
The Contractor will also send a small team to assess the employee’s car and home, who handled the packages on the day the mercury was discovered. USPIS will escort the contractor to the location of the vehicle/home.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 083-2023: LiteBlue Update

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 083-2023: LiteBlue Update

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been informed that;

- The USPS has been notified of fraudulent activity against the LiteBlue application.

- This is a different, more sophisticated scheme that is compromising the MFA one time passcode.

- Out of an abundance of caution we will be disabling the ability to make net to bank or allotment changes while we investigate.

- Employees can still cancel net to bank or allotments through the IVR and we are working with the HRSSC to implement a process to establish net to bank and allotments moving forward.

As we receive more information on this issue, we will share with NAPS Regional and Area VP’s.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 082-2023: Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 082-2023: Mercury Spill in Clearfield Utah Post Office

Executive Board,

NAPS has been informed of a new Mercury Spill impacting the Clearfield Utah Post Office. See below.

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist is engaged with onsite leadership and the Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS) contractors.

To this point, the source mail piece has not been identified.

7/12/23 – 7/13/23 (Overnight Activities):

EPRRS Contractor is coordinating with local USPS POCs at Clearfield PO and SLC ASF to obtain a timeline of mercury identification and potential path of transit.
HCR Contractor truck was isolated at ASF where mercury was last presumed to be located.
EPRRS Contractor mobilized sub-contractor to the ASF overnight, arrived ~4:15 AM local (mountain) time.
4:30 AM to 6:30 AM MST – sub contractor screened gaylord boxes of mail from the truck. Screened mail that was cleared was offloaded into a clean trailer.
6:30 AM MST to 9:30 AM MST – sub-contractor continues screening gaylord boxes, 6 to 7 gaylords left to screen plus the cab of the truck where the driver’s bagged personal items/clothing and shoes are located (driver handled mail in the truck).
EPRRS Contractor will provide additional support throughout the day - estimated to arrive on site before 1 pm MST, with an additional contractor rep arriving this evening, if needed.

7/13/23 (Morning Activities)

No mercury vapor has been detected in the HCR truck at this time – full clearance of vehicle expected within the hour, if no mercury identified.
The truck has been sitting out in 75+ degree heat; possibly allowing any mercury to off-gassed.
USPS IH will confirm with site POCs the package route – in order to identify any additional or potential pathways.

Planned activities for 7/13/23

Continue heating and screening mail in the truck and the cab of the truck – clear vehicle, if appropriate.
CTEH (EPRRS subcontractor) will advise next location to screen depending if mercury vapor is identified in the truck or not – ASF, MPO, or employee residence.
USPS/USPIS assistance needed to help coordinate screening of employee residence.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 081-2023: Notice of STC Closures

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 081-2023: Notice of STC Closures

Executive Board,

NAPS has received official notification of the RIF closure of 3 STC facilities impacting 18 EAS. Attached is the notice to NAPS and the RIF timeline.

NAPS will coordinate with USPS HQ on LAC job posting opportunities to get impacted EAS place prior to the RIF date of 10/20/2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 080-2023: Updated S&DC; Presentation

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 080-2023: Updated S&DC Presentation

Executive Board,

Attached is the latest update on the implementation of the S&DC facilities for September under the DFA plan. NAPS is working with USPS HQ on getting status updates on S&DC facilities that have be stood up previously.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 079-2023: Current RPDC/LPC Presentation

July 13, 2023

Board Memo 079-2023: Current RPDC/LPC Presentation

Executive Board,

The attached presentation marks the current transition process for the 12 RP&DC’s under construction in accordance with the DFA plan.

NAPS is working with the USPS to identify what zips will be process at the various facility types in this Organizational Change.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 078-2023: Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR

July 12, 2023

Board Memo 078-2023: Notice of Intent to Conduct MPFR

Executive Board,

NAPS has received official notification of the implementation of the USPS newly revised and renamed handbook covering the procedures for conducting an AMP study at four mail processing facilities.

See attached.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 077-2023: USPS Proposed EAS Staffing for the RP&DC; & LPC

July 6, 2023

Board Memo 077-2023: USPS Proposed EAS Staffing for the RP&DC & LPC

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received that attached proposal from USPS HQ for EAS staffing of the RP&DC and LPC under the Delivery for America plan. NAPS has requested a full briefing on this proposal from the USPS considering NAPS’ rights under 39 U.S. Code § 1004 to participate directly in the planning and development of pay policies and schedules, fringe benefit programs, and other programs relating to supervisory and other managerial employees has not been adhered to.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 076-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

July 3, 2023

Board Memo 076-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 063-2023 (June 13, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 075-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 29, 2023

Board Memo 075-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/26/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill PM update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Contractor began final clearance activities overnight last night, 6/25/2023.
Contractor drove samples from Las Vegas to a lab in Los Angeles for analytical testing; arrived at the lab at 8:00am local time.
Contractor stated there were no issues reported when the lab took custody of the samples.
Final clearance samples are still being processed by the lab.
Contractor will inform USPS Industrial Hygiene team of the results as soon as they are reviewed by the Toxicologist.
If results are favorable, CIH team will inform Las Vegas PSA plant manager clearance is granted.
Clearance certificate will be provided by the contractor as soon as possible.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 074-2023: USPS Ground Advantage Implementation

June 23, 2023

Board Memo 074-2023: USPS Ground Advantage Implementation

Executive Board,

Please see below the updated Ground Advantage Implementation NAPS received from USPS.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 073-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 073-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/20/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Admin portion of PSA

Contractor expects the analytical results of the office area by end of business today.
1. Contractor will notify USPS once results are received.
2. Contractor will supply Certificate of Clearance for the office area only once results are received.

SIPS 2 machine

Contractor continued heating and venting the SIPS 2 machine overnight.
1. Contractor still got readings outside of the acceptable criteria.
2. Contractor believes there is still mercury trapped within the crevices of the machine and more mercury is becoming exposed as the machine becomes more heated.
Contractor will continue to heat and vent the containment around SIPS 2 through today to vaporize and off gas mercury that is still trapped within the machine.
1. The contractors believe the heating and venting process is effective but proving to be slow.

By close of day today, we will need to determine how to proceed. There are currently two options on the table. USPS IH will consult with the contractor and make a recommendation by 6/21/2023.

Continue to heat and vent until the mercury numbers come down to acceptable limits.
Consider dismantling the SIPS2 in order to get a more thorough cleaning under panels and in small areas that cannot currently be reached.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 072-2023: Union RPDC Implementation Update

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 072-2023: Union RPDC Implementation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the Union RPDC Implementation Update as of June 1, 2023. Please take note that USPS has changed the format for these reports, now separating them by day and craft.

The next management association briefing is scheduled for this Thursday, June 22^nd.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 071-2023: S&DC; Implementation Update

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 071-2023: S&DC Implementation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the S&DC Implementation Update as of June 1, 2023. Please take note that USPS has changed the format for these reports, now separating them by day and craft.

The next management association briefing is scheduled for this Thursday, June 22^nd.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 070-2023: Severe Storms Across Northern and Western Ohio

June 21, 2023

Board Memo 070-2023: Severe Storms Across Northern and Western Ohio

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Michael Swigart, Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the severe storms and tornados in northern and western Ohio on June 15^th.

Also below is a link to a news story from Shreveport that includes one of our former board members, Roy Beaudoin. Our prayers are with all NAPS members that may have been impacted by these storms.

https://www.ksla.com/video/2023/06/16/storm-damage-reported-pines-rd-shreveport/

Situation – Severe weather moved across northern and western Ohio during the evening hours of Thursday, June 15, producing high winds, hail, and a possible tornado.

People:

All employees safe and accounted for.

Property:

One (1) facility (Point Place Station) suffered damage to the roof and windows. The gas line was shut off by the utility company. Maintenance assessment of damage is underway.
One (1) admin vehicle was damaged.

Product:

One (1) facility is closed (Point Place Station) and will be COOPed to the Manhattan Station OH office.
One (1) facility is inaccessible due to downed power lines and is closed.
Two (2) facilities are without power.

Communications:

Employees have been informed.
Unions will be informed of the event and COOP plans.
District leadership and EMT have been informed.
Transportation has been notified of COOP.
FSSP is being contacted
Maintenance has been informed

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 069-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 20, 2023

Board Memo 069-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/17/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

The next update will be Sunday June 18^th unless conditions warrant otherwise.

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Contractor ran a 4-hour study of breathing zones around expansion joints that had elevated levels on 6-16.

o Results came back within Postal criteria.

USPS maintenance was able to open the SIPS 2 and replace the belt on Friday June 16th. Once the belt was successfully replaced, the machine was run.

o Once machine was run, contractors found additional hotspots inside the machine that were previously inaccessible visually and by instrumentation.

o All readings prior to starting up the SIPS were within Postal criteria.

Contractors believe mercury is trapped within the intake portion of the conveyor.

Contractors will build a containment around the intake portion of the SIPS 2 and continue heating/venting the area to promote off-gassing of any remaining mercury.

o After the containment has been heated and vented, contractors will take readings and attempt to decontaminate accessible surfaces, then repeat the process.

o Contractor states one heating/ventilation cycle will take up to 5 hours.

Contractors have proposed the following tentative outline of activities over the next few days:

o Saturday, June 17

Acquire materials and build a containment around the SIPS 2 intake portion of the machine.
Heat and vent the interior of the containment.
- Day shift personnel will attempt to complete one full cycle after building containment.
Overnight shift will continue heating and venting process throughout the night.

o Sunday, June 18

Continue heating, venting, and cleaning cycles throughout the day and night or until toxicologist confirms mercury levels have sufficiently dropped.

o Monday, June 19

If the levels have sufficiently dropped, contractors will remove containment and prepare for final clearance.
If levels have showed a downward trend but have not reached acceptable levels, contractors will continue the heating/ventilation process.
If levels are not showing a downward trend, contractors will obtain guidance from USPS and look into other remediation efforts.

o Tuesday, June 20

Activities on this day are dependent upon the steps taken on June 19
- If levels sufficiently dropped, contractors would obtain analytical clearance and take steps to reopening the facility.
- If levels were showing downward trend, contractors will reassess readings and will obtain USPS guidance regarding continuing or ceasing the heating/venting process and possibly investigate other remediation efforts.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 068-2023: Logistics Organizational Change

June 20, 2023

Board Memo 068-2023: Logistics Organizational Change

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received from USPS Headquarters the Logistics Organizational Change Presentation from the Townhall briefing on Friday, June 16^th.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 067-2023: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

June 20, 2023

Board Memo 067-2023: Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Executive Board meeting minutes held on June 6, 2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 066-2023 Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 15, 2023

Board Memo 066-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Contractor continued work on the SIPS 2 machine overnight.

o 3 areas with elevated mercury levels within the SIPS 2 were cleaned/heated the areas were rescanned.

o 2 of the 3 remaining areas came back with acceptable readings.

o Remaining area with levels above the criteria is near edge of the SIPS 2 machine.

Mercury was found in a crack in the concrete floor around an expansion joint.
Direct heat was applied within the joint using a propane torch and when rescanned levels had dropped but were still outside of acceptable criteria.

Contractor will now attempt to encapsulate the mercury within the concrete control joint using a water-based concrete sealer and then the area will be rescanned.

The final assessment for clearance of the SIPS 2 will be to take readings from around the machine while it’s running.
If all goes well, contractors believe the final clearance sampling process for the facility, may begin as early as mid-day 6/16/2023.

o Re-entry is dependent on:

Effectiveness of encapsulation
Speed in which the belt is installed on SIPS 2

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 065-2023: FY23 NPA Performance Reports

June 14, 2023

Board Memo 065-2023: FY23 NPA Performance Reports

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received NPA Performance Reports for FY23. Included in these reports are monthly/YTD scorecards rankings for Delivery/Retail by district, Processing/Maintenance by Division, and Logistics by Region. Also included are monthly/YTD date on HQ silo performance.

Reports will be posted under the Forms and Documents section of NAPS website. January through April is currently posted.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 064-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

June 14, 2023

Board Memo 064-2023: Update on Mercury Spill in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is an update on the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Based on current information, a current timeline is TBD. More information to be provided, as available.

All parcels have been decontaminated and released to Las Vegas P&DC.
Contractor continuing work on the SIPS 2 machine.

Created small containment surrounding the intake conveyor and added heat to off-gas residual mercury from that area.
Areas that are fully accessible within the SIPS 2 are still testing outside of Postal criteria.
Heating and venting cycles will continue throughout the day/night as needed to reduce mercury levels.

Processing and Distribution and Engineering have given approval to access inaccessible areas of the machine (removal of panels) to obtain accurate mercury level readings.
Contractor will reduce their personnel to align with the current effort required for remediation activities.

Night shift personnel will consist of two people on fire watch and at least two additional people taking mercury readings during the on-going heating/venting cycles of the containment area.

Contractor will also take readings of cleared spaces within the facility to verify those areas are ready for final clearance activities

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 063-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

June 13, 2023

Board Memo 063-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 056-2023 (June 9, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 062-2023: Eugene Package Volume Moved to Portland, Effective July 15, 2023

June 13, 2023

Board Memo 062-2023: Eugene Package Volume Moved to Portland, Effective July 15, 2023

Executive Board,

NAPS received notification, effective July 15, 2023, Eugene package volume will be moved into the Portland RPDC. Eugene is currently staffed with 29 clerks and 15 mail handlers. Below is detailed information regarding the move from Eugene to Portland.

NAPS HQ has requested a briefing on EAS vacancies and impacts that will be associated with this move.

Operations will initiate a mail processing change effective July 15, 2023, moving Eugene package volume into the Portland RPDC.

The impacted Eugene machine is currently staffed with 29 clerks and 15 Mail Handlers.

We will follow Article 12 sectional excessing to implement this operational change.

The future state design for Eugene will include moving SCF 977 along with 2 DBCSs to Eugene from Portland possibly in August of 2023.

Operations will move SCF 973 to Eugene in Jan/Feb of 2024 along with four additional DBCSs.

The future state also shows space (34K sq. ft.) for a potential SDCs; however, this decision is pending.

The current proposed S&DC sites for the Portland region include Eugene, Beaverton and Salem.

Please note, these mail moves and S&DC locations are subject to change due to the evolving mail processing, delivery and logistics modeling.

Integrating all the mail moves into the new regional structure is challenging and requires flexibility.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 061-2023: Mercury Spill Update in Las Vegas

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 061-2023: Mercury Spill Update in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is the status of the mercury spill in Las Vegas.

6/12/2023: Las Vegas Mercury Spill PM update, information per USPS Industrial Hygienist Brandon Henderson

Below is the update for the seven (7) sites determined as the path for source package containing mercury.

The following six (6) facilities have been evaluated and cleared of mercury; pending receipt of final Certificate of Clearance:

Garside PO
Albuquerque ASF
Alamogordo Hub
Las Vegas P&DC
El Paso PDC
Tularosa PO

One (1) remaining facility is in progress:

Las Vegas PSA (Henderson)

Based on current information, a current timeline is TBD based on new discovery of mercury within the conveyor system. This will create a delay in final clearance. WSP is taking apart the machine to clean. More information to be provided, as available.

All the mail in the facility has been screened.

2 bags are above acceptable levels

Contractor plans to have all the parcels deconned by tomorrow afternoon and ready for transport.

Contractor has all generators needed for the clearance heaters will be on site by later tonight.
At 6 pm three trailers full of mail will be taken off site and to the Las Vegas P&DC.

Additional trailers will be delivered after 6:00pm.
Contractor plans to have all the remaining staged parcels removed from the site by morning.

Access to the interior of the sips machine is being discussed between WSP and Postal. Warranties and liability concerns are being considered. More info will be provided, as available.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 060-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to RIF Procedures Within Logistics

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 060-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to RIF Procedures Within Logistics

Executive Board,

Attached is a response from the Postal Service NAPS HQ regarding the Reduction in Force (RIF) planning procedures within the Logistics function.

NAPS HQ has responded accordingly as NAPS has stated on numerous occasions that notifications are not consultations, nor is it participation.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 059-2023 Update on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 059-2023: Update on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas

Executive Board,

Below is another update received over the weekend regarding mercury spill in Las Vegas.

Below is the update for the seven (7) sites determined as the path for source package containing mercury.

The following six (6) facilities have been evaluated and cleared of mercury; pending receipt of final Certificate of Clearance:

Garside PO
Albuquerque ASF
Alamogordo Hub
Las Vegas P&DC
El Paso P&DC
Tularosa PO

One (1) remaining facility is in progress:

Las Vegas PSA

Based on current information, Postal should continue plans for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 3-4 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.) – additional mercury was identified under the conveyor system and in the machine. This will create a delay in final clearance. More information to come, as available.

The conveyor belt was removed. Mercury was identified with readings well above Postal criteria levels.
WSP will increase the amount of personnel on site in an attempt to clean machine and potentially lower mercury levels.
USPS CIH and WSP reps are in discussions on alternative options should the increased cleaning not work properly – more details to come in the morning update on 6/12/23.
95% of parcels have been cleared and are ready to be taken off site.
The 5% remaining mail will be decontaminated tomorrow.
There are still a few outstanding items that will need further attention – 1 Gaylord and a few carts and hampers will be decontaminated tomorrow.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 058-2023: RIF Impact List

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 058-2023: RIF Impact List

Executive Board,

Attached is the RIF Impact list provided by USPS HQ. The list consists of employees that received general notices of RIF with “No Best Offer”, with an effective date of September 8^th. The list was populated by each of the 13 logistics divisions/competitive areas.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 057-2023: Updates on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, and El Paso Facilities

June 12, 2023

Board Memo 057-2023: Updates on Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, and El Paso Facilities

Executive Board,

Below are updates received over the weekend regarding mercury spills in Las Vegas, Tularosa, and El Paso facilities.

Below is the update for the seven (7) sites determined as the path for source package containing mercury.

The following four (4) facilities have been evaluated and cleared of mercury; pending receipt of final Certificate of Clearance:

Garside PO
Albuquerque ASF
Alamogordo Hub
Las Vegas P&DC

These remaining three (3) facilities are in progress:

Las Vegas PSA

Based on current information, Postal should continue plans for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 2-4 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

70% of building cleared
Visible mercury found in SIPPS 2 machine (amount TBD)
Cleaning efforts on SIPPS2 machine will start today
All the mail screened has come back below Postal clearance criteria

o Including all the mail that was at SIPPS 2 machine

o Coordinating release of the mail with Las Vegas P&DC

Waste storage is being arranged

El Paso PDC

Facility was assessed overnight. Initial data results indicate that facility is below Postal and regulatory guidelines for interior mercury levels. Confirmation and approval from Contractor toxicologist pending.
Trailer is currently being cleaned – clearance TBD.
Certificate of Clearance pending.
Facility is operational

Tularosa NM MPO

Based on current information, Postal should continue to plan for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 1-2 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

50sq.feet of flooring removed to clean residual mercury which seeped into the cracks.
Floor was recleaned and found to be under limit.
Starting the final clearance testing later today
1. USPS Certified Industrial Hygienist will review data once collected
2. Re-occupancy clearance will be issued after all tests have been completed and reviewed
Some mail will need to be destroyed.
1. Contractor will document the mail
Waste storage is being arranged

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 056-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

June 9, 2023

Board Memo 056-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 046-2023 (May 30, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 055-2023: Additional Updates Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

June 8, 2023

Board Memo 055-2023: Additional Updates Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

Executive Board,

Below are further updates regarding mercury spills in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX facilities.

Site #1 Las Vegas PSA (Henderson NV)

Based on current information, Postal should continue plans for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 5 -7 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

Industrial Hygienist reports:

Still cannot determine where package broke based on current information
Package cannot be tracked, likely processed out of the facility
Contractor needs to run the machine at low speeds to identify if mercury is in the conveyor system, however the machine cannot be moved in various speeds due to design unless voiding the warranty. Contractor working through a solution with local maintenance.
1. Current options:
  1. Option #1: is to remove nearly 100 short panels to access the entire bottom of the conveyor.
  2. Option #2: is to run the machine full speed, however contractor worried about potential further spread and cross-contamination.
2. Mercury was found in the path originally designated for mail to be staged for pickup – contractor evaluating further
3. WSP will continue with efforts to move the clear the mail to dock 24 area.
4. WSP will coordinate with Postmaster on pickup of cleared mail.
5. Additional mercury found on the floor in front of bays 1-6, which is believed to have been tracked by forklift use in the area.
6. WSP will continue screening shoes and cars upon employee arrival this afternoon/evening
7. WSP is mobilizing a 20-person team (+2 WSP already on site) for remediation efforts.
  1. 10-day shift
  2. 10-night shift
8. Mail decontamination areas will be prepared, as necessary

Regarding PSA Employees & Operations:

73 total employees work at the PSA (68 PSA employees; 5 Sales employees who are authorized to telework)
Operation offloaded to Las Vegas PDC; 68 PSA employees reporting to Las Vegas PDC
Daily meetings of local team, DM, and unions.

Site #2 Tularosa NM 88352 – Level 18 P.O.

Based on current information, Postal should plan for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 3-5 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)

Industrial Hygienist reports:

ER, LLC and WSP are currently on-site assessing situation.
Initial mercury levels inside facility were above clearance levels.
Facility heat was on when contractor arrived, which increased the vaporization of mercury. The contractor plans to vent the building and retest to confirm mercury levels.
Mail decontamination activities will start immediately following venting.
Local management worked with WSP to identify and locate the trailer that carried the impacted mailpiece to the site. WSP evaluated the trailer for mercury.
One area in the trailer registered low mercury levels near Postal clearance criteria.
It’s believed levels may have been higher in previous days, therefore WSP plans to assess the dock at the Alamogordo facility (where the package last originated and current COOP location) – contractor confirming that was only location of where package went through – WSP will plan to track back and assess, as necessary.
No source mailpiece was located - mercury was found in the bottom of a white tray.
WSP Will continue looking for the source package in the coming hours

Regarding Tularosa Employees & Operations:

Facility COOP’d to Alamogordo NM; seven (7) postal employees and three (3) contractors reporting to COOP site
Signage on facility entrance; Collection box taken out of service
Service Alert current

Site #3: El Paso TX P&DC

Precautionary EPRRS assessment today 6/7 ~ ALL CLEAR given by Industrial Hygienist report at 1230ET today.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 054-2023: USPS HQ Summary on Wildfire Smoke (Canada) Affecting the Atlantic Area

June 8, 2023

Board Memo 054-2023: USPS HQ Summary on Wildfire Smoke (Canada) Affecting the Atlantic Area

Executive Board,

Below is summary of the wildfires that are affecting the Atlantic Area from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness.

SITUATION: As wildfires burn in Quebec, Canada, much of the smoke is drifting down into portions of the U.S., spiking air quality levels. “The combination of a stalled high-pressure system over the northern Plains and a stationary low-pressure system of Atlantic Canada has been producing a persistent steering wind from north to south across the region, which has been sending thick plumes of smoke southward into the Northeast, Middle Atlantic and Ohio Valley,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said. “Since these fires are much closer than the Alberta fires, some of the smoke closer to the ground is able to reach into the Northeast U.S.”

In the Atlantic where the greater concentration is in NY3 District / DE-PA2 District / NJ District / NE Division, letter carriers returned early from the street today Wednesday, 6/7 resulting in some delivery impacts – recorded in DCV.

People:

Several carriers returned early from the street.

DE-PA2 – 15; NY3 [A] – 4; NY3 (I) – 17; NY3 (G) – 5, plus carriers from City 8, 14, 17, 22, 23 and R7; NY3 (L) – started pulling carriers off the street (zips 148-149) approx. 2:45PM ET
No reported injuries
Safety working with local management to address employee concerns, to include voluntary use of masks

Property:

19 offices reported high levels of poor air quality readings before 1500ET
No reported damage

Product:

Any deliveries not completed on 6/7 were recorded in DCV.
Leadership working through all delivery plans

Communication:

District EMT, to include Safety and Labor Relations
AM and PM Touchpoints
Monitoring Airnow.gov for air quality levels
Wildfire Response Checklists have been distributed
Air Quality Safety Talk distributed
PANS alert initiated

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 053-2023: Update Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

June 7, 2023

Board Memo 053-2023: Update Mercury Spills Discovered in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX Facilities

Executive Board,

Below are updates from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness, regarding mercury spills in Las Vegas, Tularosa, NM, and El Paso, TX facilities.

Site #1 Las Vegas PSA (Henderson NV)

Based on current information, Postal should plan for this site to be out of use for a worst-case scenario of an additional 5 -7 days (which includes cleanup, sampling, toxicology review, etc.)
Initial visible cleanup by WSP Subcontractor of mercury beads (found in an empty hamper 11:15PM PT 6/5) occurred yesterday, prior to WSP’s arrival onsite. WSP arrived on site approx. at 10PM PT 6/6/23.
The SIMS 2 conveyor was screened and found to have elevated levels well above clearance criteria at the conveyor feed ramp.
The anti-fatigue mats near the keying station at the SIMS 2 machine also had reading slightly above clearance criteria (Adjacent to hamper area).
WSP moved to where the hamper containing mercury was found and located a spot on the floor in that area that had readings slightly above Postal clearance levels.
The supervisor who worked at that SIMS 2 keying station this past week had elevated mercury levels on her shoes. WSP arranged to keep her shoes. Her vehicle was screened and found not to have elevated readings.
A few other employees were screened when they arrived. One person's shoes was slightly elevated but personal vehicle was clear.
Supervisors have been asked to keep track of their employees as they are screened. The other hampers in that area were screened and found not to have elevated readings.
WSP will clear mail today and screen additional shoes and employees’ vehicles, as needed.
Source package not identified.
WSP was unable to identify the package destination. Further investigation needed to identify mercury path.
The floor and anti-fatigue mats surrounding SIMS1 were screened and not found to be elevated.
WSP will need to clean approx. 3,000 sf of flooring surrounding SIMS 2 sorting machine, including areas of hamper area.
Additionally, the SIMS 2 feed ramp will need to be cleaned. The ability for mercury to fall into the machine still needs to be evaluated.
WSP walked the perimeter of the building and did an initial sweep of the dock doors (both inbound and outbound) and did not find any elevated readings.
Some mail was cleared in the impact zone and WSP will reassess today before releasing any mail to the Postal Service.

Site #2 Tularosa NM 88352 – Level 18 P.O.

EPRRS contractors are forecast to arrive to this site by this afternoon to begin an assessment.
Prior to their assessment taking place, Postal should be prepared to be without this site for at least three (3) days (to include initial visible cleanup, evaluation, sampling, toxicology review, etc.).
Based on the initial cleanup, findings, and sampling – the predicted 3 days could be potentially increased.
No source package / letter / flat was initially identified.

Site #3: El Paso TX P&DC

Precautionary visit decided yesterday 6/6 ~ the EPRRS contractors should arrive within the next three (3) hours to perform an evaluation walk through on docks and a few pre-determined locations in the facility.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 052-2023 Mercury Spill Discovered at Las Vegas PSA Facility

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 052-2023: Mercury Spill Discovered at Las Vegas PSA Facility

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness, regarding a mercury spill at the Las Vegas PSA facility yesterday, June 5^th.

WestPac / Western Division

SITUATION: At approx. 11:15PM Pacific Time 6/5/23, while stacking empty hampers at the corner of the facility at the Las Vegas PSA located at 1720 Chaparral Road - Henderson, NV 89044, two pea-sized beads of mercury were discovered in the bottom of an empty hamper (pic attached). The area was isolated, Inspection Service was contacted, and the Interim Mercury SOP protocols were initiated.

Source package not identified.

The hamper holding the two (2) pea-sized beads had been in the back corner of the facility and untouched for at least 4 days.

Friday, 6/2/23, was the last time the site had processed mail (did not process mail Saturday or Sunday).
Two SDUS machines are the onsite equipment
Hours of operations are 3:00PM – 8:30AM

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist engaged with contractors this AM and working through the mobilization of Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS). Evaluation by EPRRS contractor will determine process for remediation. ETA for EPRRS is TBD.

Information below is current as of 1AM (Pacific Time).

Las Vegas PSA, Henderson, NV 89044

People:

No employees came in contact with the beads of mercury nor had any adverse reactions; therefore, first responders were not contacted (per Interim Mercury SOP)
Operations were halted
All employees (35-40) were sent home

Property:

Las Vegas PSA @ 1720 Chaparral Road - Henderson, NV 89044
Corner of workroom floor cordoned off
Facility secured and awaiting WSP (EPRRS) onsite response

Building approximately 180,000 sq ft

Product:

All package operations temporarily suspended
Logistics and Processing coordinating Hub activities and redirects
Awaiting arrival of EPRRS contractor

Communications:

PANS alert initiated

Employee Hotline is pending

Following EPRRS assessment and cleanup, clearance will be required prior to opening up for employees (length of time not yet determined).

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 051-2023 Additional Information on Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 051-2023: Additional Information on Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is additional information regarding the mercury spill discovered at the Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office, which occurred yesterday.

Adding in mercury at the El Paso TX PDC.

Based on the upstream tracking efforts for the mercury spill found in a DPS tray in Tularosa NM, the initial review in the El Paso TX P&DC resulted in a visual confirmation of suspected mercury in the Tularosa DPS bin on DBCS#2 in the El Paso TX PDC (pics below).

**Also received an updated picture of the various spill beads (changed from 1 bead to 3) found in Tularosa’s DPS tray in the Tularosa P.O. (below).

Following the Interim Mercury SOP – the following update:

Southwest Division: El Paso TX P&DC

People:

50 employees on the clock. Any employees potentially exposed have washed their exposed skin.
Employees at Co-Located Retail and Delivery unit still working at this time. No medical needs.

Property:

DBCS #2 processed DPS for Tularosa, NM.
All DBCS Machines cordoned off.
Currently evaluating path from DBCS machines to dock ~ USPIS reports no visual evidence at this time of mercury.
Trailer T-49 from El Paso, TX has been visually inspected. No evidence of mercury present. (two pictures below)

Product:

All mail processing operations have ceased until further notice.
All Retail and Delivery operations did not evacuate and are still open and in service. Carriers already out for delivery.

Communication:

Area EMT (CRDO / RVP / LOG)
USPIS
El Paso PDC EMT
PANS alert initiated

Pictures:

DBCS #2 – BIN 138 (FLOOR PLATE –bin for Tularosa, NM)

TWO PICTURES FROM EL PASO, TX P&DC DOCK

Picture #1 – Dock Area

Picture #2 - See silver dot (dock area):

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist and HQ OSH engaged with onsite leadership and contractors; working through the mobilization of Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS) and the additional expanse to this needed response. Evaluation by EPRRS contractor will determine process for remediation. ETA for EPRRS is TBD.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 050-2023: Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 050-2023: Small Bead Mercury Discovered at Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office

Executive Board,

Below is an update from Rae Ann Haight, Director of National Preparedness, regarding the small bead of mercury discovered at the Tularosa, New Mexico Post Office yesterday.

A small bead of mercury has been discovered at a Level 18 Post Office in Tularosa NM 88352 [360 Central Ave]. Retail 0830-1700 M-F.

Initial intel appears to be unrelated to the Nevada mercury discovery late last night; however, further evaluation is underway.

Situation:
Discovered this morning 6/6/23 ~ one small bead of mercury in the DPS letters of a CDS/HCR route’s mail during sorting. Two (2) other HCR’s did not see any mercury in their letter trays. No mercury reported to PM during parcel sorting. Interim Mercury SOP initiated by local site.

USPS Headquarters Industrial Hygienist engaged with onsite leadership and contractors; working through the mobilization of Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery (EPRRS). Evaluation by EPRRS contractor will determine process for remediation. ETA for EPRRS is TBD.

No source package / letter / flat identified.

People

Six (6) employees accounted for; no health issues being reported
One (1) employee came in contact with the mercury and washed their hands

Property:

Facility evacuated
Facility closed – signage on door for temporary closure
Area cordoned off

Product:

Retail & Delivery coordinating activities and potential COOP
COOP location if necessary is Alamogordo
Awaiting coordination and arrival of EPRRS contractor (no ETA)

Tracking Efforts:

VP Processing & Southern Area Divisions, Directors, and leadership are aware of the situation and have initiated visual assessments at the El Paso Plant as well as hubs that work this volume as it is not known where / how the mercury bead may have surfaced on a letter.
El Paso TX processes volume for this site ~ they have initiated visual assessments of the Interim Mercury SOP protocols in an effort to search for any source package / DPS within their facility.
Logistics is also following up for visual inspections of trucks that went from the El Paso Plant to the Hub office and then from the hub office to the Tularosa Post Office. Vehicle for the El Paso station is being placed out of service pending the “All Clear.”

Communications:
PANS alert initiated for both NM site as well as El Paso TX PDC.

Coordination with HQ OSH, Industrial Hygienist, MPOO.

VP awareness

Following the arrival of EPRRS (time TBD), an assessment and cleanup must be accomplished; clearance will be required prior to opening up for employees (length of time not yet determined).

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 049-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to the RIF in the 13 Logistics Division Competitive Areas

June 6, 2023

Board Memo 049-2023: USPS and NAPS Responses to the RIF in the 13 Logistics Division Competitive Areas

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received a response from the Postal Service regarding the Reduction in Force (RIF) in the 13 logistics division competitive areas. In the attached letter from USPS representative, Bruce Nicholson, it is started that the Postal Service is not required to notify NAPS of actions taken within postal policy for RIF avoidance.

NAPS HQ has sent a follow up letter stating USPS is in violation of 39 U.S.C§ 1004(d), in which USPS is required to consult and permit NAPS to participate in the planning and development of programs that affect NAPS members.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 048-2023 TACS eRMS System Outage June 6 through June 8

June 5, 2023

Board Memo 048-2023: TACS/eRMS System Outage June 6 through June 8

Executive Board,

Below is an update from USPS regarding an outage of the TACS/eRMS system. The outage will run from June 6 through June 8.

The Postal Service is decommissioning one of the seven instances of the Time and Attendance System (TACS) and Enterprise Resource Management System (TACS/eRMS).

This will result in shifting data from TACS/eRMS11 for the former Pacific Area to either TACS/eRMS10 or TACS/eRMS03.

There will be an outage for instances TACS/eRMS03, TACS/eRMS10 and TACS/eRMS11, beginning on Tuesday, June 6, at 03:00 (3 AM Central Time) and it is anticipated to be available at approximately 03:00 (3 AM Central Time) on Thursday, June 8.

Hyper Electronic Badge Readers (HEBR) and other clock ring devices will continue to hold clock rings during this outage and will resume posting/processing after the outage.

TACS11 clock rings will post to either TACS10 or TACS03 as applicable.

The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Enterprise Leave Request Application (eLRA) systems will not be operational during this outage for employees assigned within TACS/eRMS11, TACS/eRMS10 and TACS/eRMS03 to submit leave requests. These systems will remain available to employees assigned to other TACS instances.

The attached spreadsheet details PFCs with impacted finance numbers, organized by HR/LR Area/District support structures.

To identify the impacted finance numbers in each PFC, click the relevant cell in the “Impacted” column (Column D).

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 047-2023 Implementation Timeline for New EAS Staffing Criteria in Logistics

June 5, 2023

Board Memo 047-2023: Implementation Timeline for New EAS Staffing Criteria in Logistics

Executive Board,

NAPS received notification of an impending RIF within the Logistics group. See attached letter. NAPS had received concerns from the field that there were RIF Avoidance procedures being implemented without the participation of NAPS in accordance with 39 U.S. Code § 1004(b). NAPS had reached out to USPS HQ on this violation of Law and will address this response separately.

NAPS will be monitoring the RIF Timeline to ensure that EAS are getting every opportunity to be place prior to the RIF date of September 9, 2023.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 046-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 30, 2023

Board Memo 046-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 043-2023 (May 24, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 045-2023: Final Report on the Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

May 26, 2023

Board Memo 045-2023: Final Report on the Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

Executive Board,

Below is the final report on the mercury spill that occurred May 15^th at the Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC locations from Tony Cole, Manager of Emergency Preparedness.

Central Area

Michigan 2 District

Situation Final Update: After being cleared yesterday afternoon, the Lake and Farwell Post Offices reopen today (Thursday, May 25, 2023). Clearance letters for both facilities have been supplied to the Michigan 2 District. WSP, in coordination with Michigan 2 Leadership, continue to document mail pieces that will be sent for destruction at Lake PO. Storage sheds are being supplied by contractors for disposal items; estimated 2 weeks for waste to be processed.

Lake APO, Lake, MI 48632 (Level-18)

People:

Employees reported to the Lake PO as scheduled today
Q&A with employees was held at the COOP site yesterday
Employee Hotline updated

Property:

Lake Post Office was cleared to reoccupy yesterday afternoon
Storage sheds will be provided for waste; 2 week estimate on cleanup of waste

Product:

Mail that cannot be recovered is being documented
Delivery operations resumed as normal
Retail Operations resumed as normal
Service and Industry Alerts have been updated
FDB Operational Impact Report updated

Communications:

Michigan 2 and Michigan 1 continue response to ongoing OSHA requests
Law Department has been kept informed on OSHA request
District Leadership is informed
Employee Hotline has been updated
Corporate Communications is developing information for media inquiries
PANS will be updated
MI2 Safety has been informed
USPIS has been informed
Transportation has been informed
Unions have been informed and provided clearance letter
Mail Incident Report needs on going tracking for operational and financial impacts related to event; POC for assistance John Franceschelli

Farwell PO, Farwell, MI 48622 (Level-18)

People:

Employees reported to the Farwell PO as scheduled today
Q&A with employees was held at the COOP site yesterday
Employee Hotline updated

Property:

Farwell Post Office was cleared to reoccupy yesterday afternoon
Storage sheds will be provided for waste; 2 week estimate on cleanup of waste

Product:

Delivery operations resumed as normal
Retail Operations resumed as normal
Service and Industry Alerts have been updated
FDB Operational Impact Report updated

Communications:

District Leadership is informed
Employee Hotline has been updated
Corporate Communications is developing information for media inquiries
PANS will be updated
MI2 Safety has been informed
USPIS has been informed
Transportation has been informed
Unions have been informed and provided clearance letter
Mail Incident Report needs on going tracking for operational and financial impacts related to event; POC for assistance John Franceschelli

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 044-2023 Questions and Responses on Supervisor Relief Jobs

May 24, 2023

Board Memo 044-2023: Questions and Responses on Supervisor Relief Jobs

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ presented questions to USPS regarding supervisor relief jobs. Below are responses to those questions.

1. What about installations that do not have a 1:5 ratio?

Installations that do not earn a relief position based on the 1:5 ratio will not be authorized a relief position at this time. We are exploring options to provide relief in these offices.

2. Would there be relief supervisors for multiple offices such as an office with 3 SCS and another with 2 SCS for example?

Relief positions are earned at the installation level. Authorizations will be added at the installation head level to increase flexibility and management oversight. It is the discretion of local management which facilities (stations, branches, annexes, etc.) on how to staff with relief supervisors.

3. It is harder to replace a supervisor in a smaller office than a larger office. Is there any room for discussion with the Postal Service on this?

Yes, we are open to discussions on providing relief in smaller offices and appreciate your input. We are exploring options and realize that development of a proposal that provides relief across multiple installations, larger geographic areas and management of it can be complex. Development of this proposal may take considerable time to ensure that the additional authorized supervisor positions in those installations is effective and efficient. One example of that complexity is that this could result in a relief position being authorized across an installation therefore, to whom is the administrative manager?

If you have further questions or suggestions, please submit them to me to be addressed with Bruce Nicholson.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 24, 2023

Board Memo 043-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 038-2023 (May 16, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 042-2023 Update on Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

May 24, 2023

Board Memo 042-2023: Update on Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

Executive Board,

Below is an update from the Michael Swigart, the Executive Director of Continuity and Preparedness, regarding the mercury spill that occurred May 15^th at the Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC locations.

5-23-23

SITUATION:

Information below is current as of 16300 (eastern).

NDC

All employee Q&A sessions have been completed.
The NDC is operational.
Waste profiling needs to be completed to allow for final disposal – start time/date TBD.

Lake PO

Clearance sampling, which will run for 8 hours, started @ 2pm. Results should be available this evening after 11pm. The USPS CIH will notify parties as necessary.
In anticipation of receiving clearance, the contractor set up employee Q&A sessions at Clare tomorrow for both Lake and Farwell employees.

Farwell PO

The building is ready for clearance which will occur overnight.
Some mail will have to be destroyed at Farwell – anticipated one garbage bag full.
In anticipation of receiving clearance, the contractor set up employee Q&A sessions at Clare tomorrow for both Lake and Farwell employees.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2023: USPS Service Performance Dashboard

May 18, 2023

Board Memo 041-2023: USPS Service Performance Dashboard

Executive Board,

Starting tomorrow, May 19^th, USPS will be launching a Service Performance Dashboard that will show service performance metrics at the District level for Market Dominant products by Mail Class and Product level. The dashboard will be available to view starting tomorrow, May 19^th at 9am EST.

Please see correspondence below for more information regarding the Service Performance Dashboard.

Colleagues,

As required through the Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA), we will be launching a public facing Service Performance Dashboard that can be accessed through usps.com tomorrow May 19^th, at ~9:00 AM EST. This dashboard will show service performance metrics (Scores and Days to Deliver) at the District level for Market Dominant products by Mail Class and Product level. Users can input their 5-Digit ZIP Code to view their District’s performance for Outbound (Originating from) and Inbound (Destinating to) Mail. Users will also have the ability to Input an Origin ZIP Code (outbound from) and Destination ZIP Code (inbound to) to see the performance between those Districts. The information will initially be displayed by week and month, with quarterly and annual information provided in June (20^th). The information will be updated weekly on Wednesday’s and reflect for the closed week ~12 days prior. This time lag is to ensure are the scores are accurate and representative with quality assurance.

The scores can be accessed through USPS.COM>about USPS Home>What we do?>Performance>Service Performance Results

The direct link to the dashboard that will be available tomorrow is https://link.edgepilot.com/s/02561019/9rsb4nWaBkuOirZg_5Tpjw?u=https://about.usps.com/what/performance/service-performance/external-service-measurement.htm

Below is a snapshot of the home and result pages for the new dashboard. Please note that the scores in the screenshots below are based on ‘dummy data’ and not reflective of actual performance.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 040-2023 Supervisor Apprentice Pilot Program Guides

May 22, 2023

Board Memo 040-2023: Supervisor Apprentice Pilot Program Guides

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has received pilot material for the Supervisor Apprentice Program for mentors, coaches, and participants.

Please see the Supervisor Apprentice Program Mentor Guide below. The coaching and participant guides will be posted on under the Training section of NAPS website.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 039-2023: Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

May 16, 2023

Board Memo 039-2023: Mercury Spill at Lake Michigan Post Office and Detroit NDC

Executive Board,

5-16-23

SITUATION:

NDC

EPRRS contractors worked overnight to determine the extent of the mercury spill at the Detroit NDC. Visible mercury was discovered on PSM4 (5-15-23). The PSM4 ceased running at approximately 3:00am (5-15-23) however, the leaking package was not noticed nor did anyone report seeing the mercury in the sack. The mail was allowed to leave the facility and flow downstream through the network.

Additional information at the NDC was determined by the contractor overnight:

Confirmed physical evidence of spillage located surrounding PSM4, Bin 584 in the form of elemental mercury beads (visible) on both the chute from the distributing trays and on the floor of this area.
The package could have traveled 2 different routes to the PSM4 location – Identified as the North and South routes - both routes will be evaluated.
Due to the design and layout of the conveyor system, there is concern that multiple other locations could be impacted, including the docks, dumpers, slides and sorting stations and conveyor belt system(s) with mercury that is not visible.
Additional resources (staff and analysis meters) will be on site by late morning with the expectation of ten (10) analysis meters on site by mid-afternoon.
Clean-up activities will coincide with the assessment once areas are identified and confirmed.

Lake PO

Initial Findings:

Facility secured and awaiting WSP (EPRRS) onsite response this morning with ETA of 10 am. The crew was delayed on arrival, due to lack of availability of mercury sampling equipment. They will perform assessment and cleanup together, due to the small size of the facility. Site POOM is working with EPPRS contractor on arrival and site logistics.
2 packages were identified in the impacted hamper – unconfirmed if either package is the source package. EPPRS contractor will confirm when on site with mercury analyzers.

The four (4) additional downstream offices that were potentially impacted were cleared to continue operations. These offices are Saginaw PO, Clare PO, Farwell PO, and Lake George PO.

There are no changes to the 3p (people, property, product) status for this update.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 038-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 16, 2023

Board Memo 038-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 037-2023 (May 15, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 037-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 15, 2023

Board Memo 037-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 035-2023 (May 9, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 036-2023: Supervisor Apprentice Program Pilot

May 15, 2023

Board Memo 036-2023: Supervisor Apprentice Program Pilot

Executive Board,

For years, NAPS HQ has discussed the overuse of 204-B’s, in some case over authorized complements with USPS HQ. This overuse of 204-B work hours has proven the misconception in the current ratio models used to determine EAS staffing by the USPS. In response, the USPS is initiating the Supervisor Apprentice Program pilot. See attached for details.

NAPS looks forward to hearing from you, our Executive Board members and/or our Local NAPS leaders in these pilot sites so that NAPS HQ remains 100% engaged in making this program a substantive success, enhancing the working life of all EAS.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 035-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

May 9, 2023

Board Memo 035-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 030-2023 (April 24, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 034-2023: RPDC Update

May 5, 2023

Board Memo 034-2023: RPDC Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the RPDC update as of May 4, 2023. Please take note of the following updates.

- The Richmond and Atlanta RP&DC will be the first to come on line

- USPS states that Local NAPS is being engaged as appropriate

- Questions on proposed staffing (floor plans are 100% completed) must be continually made at all levels as opportunities arise

- Questions on impacts on P&DC, PDF, ISC and NDC’s must continually be made at all levels as opportunities arise

If you have questions or concerns, please submit them to me for addressing during the bi-weekly meeting on RP&DC deployment.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 033-2023: S&DC; Implementation Update

May 5, 2023

Board Memo 033-2023: S&DC Implementation Update

Executive Board,

Attached is the S&DC Implementation Update as of May 4, 2023. Please take note of the following updates.

- Page 4: Owensboro and Williamsport, in orange, failed the financial rigors test, but is still being modified with all the S&DC equipment updates

- Pages 5 & 6: USPS has stated that local NAPS is being invited to attend

- Page 8: Find list of 2023 proposed S&DC facilities

- Pages 14 & 15: USPS has changed the Richmond RP&DC into a RP&DC/S&DC

If you have questions or concerns, please submit them to me for addressing during the bi-weekly meeting on S&DC deployment.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 032-2023: 2022 Postal Pulse Survey Responses

May 5, 2023

Board Memo 032-2023: 2022 Postal Pulse Survey Responses

Executive Board,

For your information and distribution, attached are responses the USPS provided to PRC Chairman Michael Kubuyanda, relating to on-the-record questions about the results of the 2022 “Postal Pulse” survey. Chairman Kubuyanda’s inquiry was part of the PRC’s 2022 Annual Compliance Review. The data clearly indicates the USPS to be seriously deficient in employee engagement. This compounds USPS challenges, in light of the most recent Gallup and Pew Research Center polls that demonstrate significant declines in public approval of the agency.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 031-2023: S&DC; Site List

May 4, 2023

Board Memo 031-2023: S&DC Site List

Executive Board,

Attached is the S&DC Site list as of April 26, 2023. Please note that some of the S&DC’s listed have not yet been discussed during the bi-weekly meetings.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 030-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 24, 2023

Board Memo 030-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 028-2023 (April 19, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 029-2023: 2023 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

April 19, 2023

Board Memo 029-2023: 2023 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2023 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 028-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 19, 2023

Board Memo 028-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 026-2023 (April 11, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 027-2023: PSHB Fact Sheets for Employees and Annuitants

April 18, 2023

Board Memo 027-2023: PSHB Fact Sheets for Employees and Annuitants

Executive Board,

Over the past few months, the U.S. Postal Service and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), in collaboration with Postal employee groups, including NAPS, developed two “Fact Sheets” related to the 2025 implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.

NAPS has provided a link to the two Fact Sheets, one for employees and one for annuitants. Although the PSHB program is part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will continue to be managed by OPM, the actual plan options and premiums will not be available until immediately prior to the open season for 2025, which will take place in November 2024.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 026-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 026-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 022-2023 (April 10, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 025-2023: USPS to Increase Annual Leave Carryover by 80 hours for Leave Year 2023

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 025-2023: USPS to Increase Annual Leave Carryover by 80 hours for Leave Year 2023

Executive Board,

The Post Service will increase the annual leave carryover maximum for career non-bargaining employees by 80 hours for leave year 2023. The maximum carryover will be 640 hours.

The annual leave carryover limit and annual leave exchange limit will return for leave year 2024.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 024-2023: Field Human Resources Addresses for HQ Managers for OPF Requests

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 024-2023: Field Human Resources Addresses for HQ Managers for OPF Requests

Executive Board,

Attached is the field human resource contact list for HQ Managers for OPF requests.

Employees may request a copy of their eOPFs in person or in writing to their district Human Resource Office. If the request is made in writing, they will be requested to provide proof of identity.

No charges will be assessed of active employees for requested copies of hard copies of their eOPFs while the eOPF system remains unavailable due to security upgrades.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 023-2023 FY23 July Market Dominant Price Change

April 11, 2023

Board Memo 023-2023: FY23 July Market Dominant Price Change

Executive Board,

Attached is the FY23 July Market Dominant Price Change.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 022-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 10, 2023

Board Memo 022-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 021-2023 (April 5, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 021-2023 EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

April 5, 2023

Board Memo 021-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 019-2023 (March 25, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Due to counter concerns received during the 2023 LTS townhall and Executive Board meeting, NAPS has rescinded its request for an extension of this memorandum. NAPS has received notification from the USPS that their intent is to continue the current memorandum that affords otherwise FLSA exempt EAS to be compensated for work hours used to deliver mail in violation of the CBA for the next quarter.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 020-2023 NAPS Newsbreak – New Supervisor Workload Credit (SWC) Model to go into Effect April 1, 2023

March 27, 2023

Board Memo 020-2023: NAPS Newsbreak – New Supervisor Workload Credit (SWC) Model to go into Effect April 1, 2023

Executive Board,

The new Supervisory Workload Credit (SWC) model used to determine the number of Supervisor Customer Services EAS-17 (SCS) authorized in Post Offices has been updated to account for changes in retail and delivery operations.

The new SWC model will go into effect on April 1, 2023. The SWC staffing tool will reflect the updates with the April posting and can be found on the Workforce webpage, https://workforce.usps.gov/welcome.

Please share this information with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 019-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

March 25, 2023

Board Memo 019-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 017-2023 (March 21, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

This memo is due to expire on April 7, 2023. NAPS has requested that this memorandum be extended beyond this date, due to the unresolved issues on hiring and mandates on EAS to perform work in violation of craft CBA’s.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 018-2023: 2022 December NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses and 2023 February NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses

March 24, 2023

Board Memo 018-2023: 2022 December NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses and 2023 February NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses

Executive Board,

Attached are the 2022 December NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses and 2023 February NAPS USPS Consultative Agenda Responses.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 017-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

March 21, 2023

Board Memo 017-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 016-2023 (March 15, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 016-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

March 15, 2023

Board Memo 016-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 015-2023 (February 27, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results from March 10 and March 14.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

Board Memo 015-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 27, 2023

Board Memo 015-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 013-2023 (February 17, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 014-2023: PostalEASE Disabled External Use

February 23, 2023

Board Memo 014-2023: PostalEASE Disabled External Use

Executive Board,

PostalEASE has experienced a few issues recently, and the USPS responded on 2/14, “the ability for employees coming in externally into the PostalEASE self-service application to make any change to their Net-to-Bank and Allotment information was disabled. The functionality shut down externally is available if accessed internally. Employees can still see their current Net-to-Bank and Allotment selections. Every other functionality is available and unchanged. HRSSC also can make these changes for employees through the PostalEASE HR module. Currently, there isn’t a projected date for when this issue will be resolved, but we will communicate back as soon as we are notified.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 013-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 17, 2023

Board Memo 013-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 012-2023 (February 16, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 012-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 16, 2023

Board Memo 012-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 010-2023 (February 13, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 011-2023: S&DC; Open House Playbook

February 13, 2023

Board Memo 011-2023: S&DC Open House Playbook

Executive Board,

The Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) has designed an Open House Playbook. The S&DC open house is designed to familiarize employees (and their families) with the facilities. Each S&DC will host an open house before the launch date. The goal of this guide is to provide a new environment with teams that create a positive impact as employees work through the location and facility changes. This playbook will provide standard information for easy preparation and organization.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 010-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 13, 2023

Board Memo 010-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 007-2023 (February 3, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 009-2023: USPS First-Class Package Service replaced with Ground Advantage

February 10, 2023

Board Memo 009-2023: USPS First-Class Package Service replaced with Ground Advantage

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has had an overall strategy to streamline shipping offerings. The focus of the Postal Service over the past year has been to improve package offerings by improving service reliability, lowering prices, and simplifying shipping product offers. The USPS Ground Advantage service will replace the First-Class package service this upcoming Summer, 2023. The new service will feature two-to-five-day service standards for packages up to 70 pounds.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 008-2023: MFA Net-to-Bank Reactivation with LiteBlue

February 7, 2023

Board Memo 008-2023: MFA Net-to-Bank Reactivation with LiteBlue

Executive Board,

On January 15, 2023, the USPS launched the MFA tool to combat cybercriminals and protect private information. The ability to update your allotments and net-to-bank via the PostalEASE IVR system has been disabled immediately. As usual, you can still use the IVR system for other employee actions. Talking Points are included in the attachment, a widely shared message from managers to their employees. If you identify any activity with your account that looks suspicious, contact ISCCU@usps.gov.

Please share this with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 007-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

February 3, 2023

Board Memo 007-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 005-2023 (January 30, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 006-2023: Tomica Duplessis On Detail at Labor Relations HQ

February 2, 2023

Board Memo 006-2023: Tomica Duplessis On Detail at Labor Relations HQ

Executive Board,

James Timmons, Labor Relations Policy Administration, will be away for national negotiations with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) from February 21 through May 29, 2023. During this time, Tomica Duplessis, Labor Relations Specialist Southern Region, will be stepping in for a temporary assignment with Labor Relations at USPS Headquarters. Tomica is a member of NAPS Branch 73 – New Orleans, LA.

Tomica’s skills and experience as an LR Specialist and an EAS for over 20 years will aid her in effectively and immediately contributing to assignments that primarily include engaging with USPS management associations.

Tomica will be coming to headquarters on February 13, staying in Washington, DC, for the duration of her assignment and transitioning with James until his departure in late February. Tomica’s detail assignment will end on May 26, 2023.

Please join us in congratulating Tomica on her higher-level detail assignment.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 005-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview

January 30, 2023

Board Memo 005-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview Update

Executive Board,

NAPS is receiving weekly updates on this data. The last results were shared in Board Memo 003-2023 (January 20, 2023). Attached are the most recent survey results.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 004-2023: Multifactor Authentication for LiteBlue

January 26, 2023

Board Memo 004-2023: Multifactor Authentication for LiteBlue

Executive Board,

Cybercriminals pose a threat to postal employees by creating fake websites which resemble LiteBlue. In response to the issue addressed in Board Memo 043-2022, the Postal Service deployed the Multifactor authentication (MFA) tool on January 15. This tool is available to prevent cyberattacks and will provide additional protection for USPS employees and their personal information.

Attached is a draft of a home mailer, which will be sent out in the next few weeks to employees who still need to establish an MFA account. Also attached is an FAQ document.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you, and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 003-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview

January 20, 2023

Board Memo 003-2023: EAS Carry Survey WTD Overview

Executive Board,

Please see the attached PDF to see the WTD snapshot of each area by district and Total Hours by Reason.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 002-2023: Vice President, Labor Relations

January 19, 2023

Board Memo 002-2023: Vice President, Labor Relations

Executive Board,

The Postal Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas J. Blum to the position of Vice President, Labor Relations. Tom’s appointment is effective immediately and he will report directly to Douglas A. Tulino in the Deputy postmaster General and Chief Human Resources function. Tom will direct the Postal Service’s Labor Relations activities to ensure the Postal Service employee strategies are aligned with their Delivery for American Plan.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 001-2023: USPS-NAPS Agreement on Exempt Managers Postmasters Delivering Mail

January 10, 2023

Board Memo 001-2023: USPS-NAPS Agreement on Exempt Managers Postmasters Delivering Mail

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters has been officially notified that all exempt Postmasters level 22 and below and all exempt Station Managers of Customer Service will be entitled to additional pay should the need arise where they are required to deliver mail. These additional pay provisions will be in affect from 12/31/2022 through 4/7/2023.

NAPS has been discussing the issue of Managers, Postmasters and Supervisors delivering mail with the Postal Service since April of 2022. Though the position of NAPS is that EAS should not be delivering mail, in situations where all avenues to deliver mail have been exhausted, should an Exempt Manager, Postmaster or Supervisor be instructed to deliver mail they will receive additional compensation. In September of 2022 the Resident Officers and Northeast Region Vice President Tom Roma met with Postal Headquarters to discuss the issue of EAS being required to deliver mail. This was followed up with the attached letter written by President Ivan Butts on December 8, 2022 (Board Memo 036-2022).

We appreciate the Postal Service working with NAPS in ensuring Postmasters, Managers and Supervisors are properly compensated when required to deliver mail.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memos - 2022

Board Memo 045-2022: S&DC; Facility Concept Sheets

December 29, 2022

Board Memo 045-2022: S&DC Facility Concept Sheets

Executive Board,

Attached is the UPDATED S&DC Facilities list for wave 1 (02/25/23) & 2 (TBD).

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 044-2022: S&DCs;

December 29, 2022

Board Memo 044-2022: S&DCs

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ has been in communication with the US Postal Service pertaining to the S&DC’s (Sorting & Delivery Centers) initiative. Sites selected by the Postal Service are chosen on specific criteria. See Attached.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2022: USPS to Disable External Link to LiteBlue Due to Cybercrimes

December 29, 2022

Board Memo 043-2022: USPS to Disable External Link to LiteBlue Due to Cybercrimes

Executive Board,

Reports have been received from USPS of employees continuing to click on fake LiteBlue websites. This is allowing cyber criminals to steal their usernames and passwords. A limited number of employees have reported changes to their net to bank or allotment changes due to this activity.

The USPS has taken multiple steps to combat this activity through enhanced communications, stand-up talks, working with internet providers to identify the sites as fraudulent, and proactively identifying potential victims. Unfortunately, some employees continue to access the fake websites.

The VP, CISO has recommended and the USPS has decided to disable the external link to PostalEase today, December 29, 2022.

Taking this action will prevent any net to bank or allotment changes to occur unless employees log-in from a USPS issued device in a USPS facility to further protect employees against fraudulent websites. The Chief Information Office is working to expedite the deployment of a multi-factor solution which will prompt employees for a second identification factor, such as a one-time passcode through text or email or through an authenticator application that will be in addition to their usernames and passwords.

In the interim, please inform employees to call the helpdesk at 877-477-3273 for assistance with their urgent LiteBlue needs.

USPS Headquarters is working diligently to resolve these security issues and enable LiteBlue to be available ASAP.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 042-2022: Decision to NAPS - 2023 Salary Ranges

December 27, 2022

Board Memo 042-2022: Decision to NAPS - 2023 Salary Ranges

On December 21, 2022, NAPS requested adjustments to the salary range that better address the severe economic impacts that face USPS EAS.

The Postal Service proposed to modify the 1.5% increase as directed by the August 2021 Pay Decision and apply a 4.1% increase to the salary maximums and increase the salary range minimums by the dollar increase of the respective range maximum. See Attached.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2022: NAPS Fights for Higher Salary Increases for 2023

December 21, 2022

Board Memo 041-2022: NAPS Fights for Higher Salary Increases for 2023

Executive Board,

The Postal Service is proposing increases to the salary ranges that are greater than the increases referenced in the August 27, 2021 pay decision. See Attached.

NAPS is requesting adjustments to this proposal that better address the severe economic impacts that face USPS EAS. See Attached.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 040-2022: USPS Electric Mail Delivery Vehicle Announcement

December 21, 2022

Board Memo 040-2022: USPS Electric Mail Delivery Vehicle Announcement

Executive Board,

Please share this USPS electric mail delivery vehicle announcement with your membership: https://youtu.be/Ph-VreEw74U?t=314.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 039-2022: USPS Vehicle Announcement to Take Place at HQ

December 20, 2022

Board Memo 039-2022: USPS Vehicle Announcement to Take Place at HQ

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters received communication from USPS Headquarters that there will be a significant announcement made about the Postal Service vehicle fleet from White House and USPS officials. The announcement will be made at an event open to all L’Enfant headquarters employees at the lobby entrance of USPS headquarters at 1 p.m. today.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 038-2022: Responses to Your Travel Card Questions for EAS

December 16, 2022

Board Memo 038-2022: Responses to Your Travel Card Questions for EAS

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters recently received concerns from EAS that have been requested to apply for a government credit card that is to be utilized when making travel reservations.

NAPS Headquarters received responses to the concerns from Postal Headquarters.

Responses to the concerns are as follows:

Does the travel card hurt your credit? The account will be reported to the three major credit bureaus after 121 days past due if the delinquent balance is not paid in full.

I’m purchasing a home and I’m not supposed to open any new credit cards. How will this affect it? The Postal Service does not participate in credit worthiness, anyone that applies for a travel card will be approved.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 037-2022: NAPS Request to Open Pay Talks

December 12, 2022

Board Memo 037-2022: NAPS Request to Open Pay Talks

Executive Board,

Recognizing the current arrangement of pay policies and schedules and fringe benefits for employees is scheduled to expire on May 20, 2023, NAPS requests that the Postal Service and NAPS begin the pay consultation process at the earliest possible time.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 036-2022: NAPS Request for Postmasters to Receive Pay For Additional Work Hours

December 8, 2022

Board Memo 036-2022: NAPS Request for Postmasters to Receive Pay For Additional Work Hours

Executive Board,

NAPS has received calls from our Postmaster members concerning instructions that are being received for them to work beyond 40 hours for various reasons.

NAPS is requesting, in accordance with the USPS Handbook F-401.B.1)(3), that Postmasters be coded as “Y” in the TACS to afford them the pay for working all additional hours. We can make a request due to the unusual circumstances that are facing the USPS and these Postmasters in delivering America’s mail.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 035-2022: Locations where Plan B will be implemented during the Peak Season

December 7, 2022

Board Memo 035-2022: Locations where Plan B will be implemented during the Peak Season

Executive Board,

Please see the attached notice from USPS HQ on Plan B. NAPS HQ has requested the reinstitution of parcel routes to alleviate the operational stress that parcels are putting on operations around the country for many years. It is good to see that the USPS is instituting is Plan B during peak and hope that the USPS will realize the benefits of parcel routes beyond peak season.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 034-2022 Notification of Non-Bargaining Staffing at S&DCs;

December 1, 2022

Board Memo 034-2022: Notification of Non-Bargaining Staffing at S&DCs

Executive Board,

NAPS received notification and prepares for discussion with USPS HQ on S&DC impacts for Supervisors, Managers and Postmasters.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 033-2022 Christmas Period for 2022

November 30, 2022

Board Memo 033-2022: Christmas period for 2022

Executive Board,

Attached is the Christmas period for 2022.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 032-2022 FY23 NPA-Decision to NAPS

November 23, 2022

Board Memo 032-2022: FY23 NPA-Decision to NAPS

Executive Board,

Attached is the final NPA for FY23.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 031-2022 2022 October NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes and 2022 Fall Executive Board Meeting Minutes

November 21, 2022

Board Memo 031-2022: 2022 October NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes and 2022 Fall Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Attached are the 2022 October NAPS USPS Consultative Meeting Minutes and the 2022 Fall Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 030-2022: Mitigation FY22-Updated Timeline

November 15, 2022

Board Memo 030-2022: Mitigation FY22-Updated Timeline

Executive Board,

Due to unexpected issues with the PES system, there was a delay in opening the mitigation process for FY 22 over the weekend. The system was updated and tested and it will open tomorrow (November 16, 2022) for mitigation requests. Please see the attachment with the adjusted timeline.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 029-2022: September 22 Consultative Meeting Minutes

November 15, 2022

Board Memo 029-2022: September 22 Consultative Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Consultative Meeting Minutes from September 2022 with the Postal Service.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 028-2022: NAPS Newsbreak - FY22 PES Mitigation Dates

October 28, 2022

Board Memo 028-2022: NAPS Newsbreak – FY22 PES Mitigation Dates

Executive Board,

On October 28, 2022, USPS Headquarters informed NAPS Headquarters about the Mitigation Date for the FY22 NPA. Once an Employee informs the Installation Head that they want to mitigate the FY22 NPA, the schedule is as follows:

Please note the number of days for mitigation.

#DAYS
Unit Installation Head - Submissions in PES	Saturday, November 12, 2022	Wednesday, November 16, 2022	5
Lead PCES District Executive - Review, approve / disapprove	Thursday, November 17, 2022	Sunday, November 20, 2022	4
Unit Installation Head - If disapproved opportunity to resubmit	11/21/2022	11/24/2022	4
Area HR Manager & Area MOS - Review, make recommendation	11/25/2022	11/28/2022	4
Area VP - Approve / Disapprove	11/29/2022	12/5/2022	7

HQ Stakeholder / NPA Team Validation & Response	12/6/2022	12/10/2022	5
Mitigation NPA Posting Date	Thursday, December 15, 2022

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 027-2022: EAS Carrying Mail Survey

October 20, 2022

Board Memo 027-2022: EAS Carrying Mail Survey

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors provided recommendations to the U.S. Postal Service concerning EAS Carrying Mail Survey that was introduced by NAPS to the USPS at the November 22, 2021 Consultative Meeting.

Attached is a PowerPoint of the Overview of EAS Carry Survey and NAPS response to USPS EAS CBA violation survey.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 026-2022: NAPS Launches New Email Address for NAPS Form 1187 Application Submissions

October 7, 2022

Board Memo 026-2022: NAPS Launches New Email Address for NAPS Form 1187 Application Submissions

Executive Board

When signing up new members, we continue to encourage mailing the original Form 1187 applications to our office address listed at the bottom of the form. This is the best way to ensure a suitable application copy for processing. That said, in an effort to provide multiple avenues for submissions, we are launching a new email submission option.

NAPS Headquarters is launching the new email address join@naps.org for submitting new member Form 1187 applications electronically.

Important Information for Email Submissions:

To submit a Form 1187 electronically, please include the full name of the applicant in the subject line with the following format: SUBJECT: 1187 - FIRST LAST NAME
Please also include the name of the applicant in the body of the email, as well as your full name (the sender) and branch number. This is particularly important when submitting multiple applications in one PDF attachment. Please include the names of all applicants in the body of the email.
The Form 1187 should be sent as an attachment (PDF or image file)—not an image in the body of the email. Photos of applications will not be accepted. It must be a clear, scanned copy (more information below).

NOTE: This email address should only be used to submit NAPS Form 1187 applications. For regular membership inquiries or to check on an applicant’s status, please respond to one of your DCO emails or contact naps.ec@naps.org.

To avoid processing delays or return of applications, please ensure the following:

All required information is completed, including EIN, full SSN, Finance Number and Employee Signature.
It is a clear scanned copy sent as an attachment to the email that, when printed, could pass as the original. A photo copy cannot be accepted. It must be scanned.
It is a dark, clear & legible copy with all portions readable, including the printed NAPS agreement clause (not just the handwritten portions).
There are no excess margins (white space) around the application; no portions of the title are cut off at the top nor excess space at the bottom. It should be a full 8.5x11-inch page that appears the same size as the original application with no cropping necessary. A shrunken copy will not be accepted.
Full name & mailing information is provided in the sponsor section (bottom of the form) in order to receive a $25 sign-up credit. Failure to include full or legible information may result in no recognition. The address provided on the form is the address to which a $25 check will be mailed. Please avoid shorthand for city names.

These parameters apply for mailed submissions as well. Failure to meet these requirements (last item only if applicable) can result in delays or errors in processing. Illegible or incomplete applications cannot be processed.

Applications submitted via email should only be sent to join@naps.org from this point forward—not to any other email address.

Thank you for your continued recruitment efforts. We at NAPS Headquarters are working hard to reward your efforts as we work together to grow membership.

Please share this information with your branch officers and membership.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 025-2022: Consultative Minutes and Executive Board Meeting Minutes

September 22, 2022

Board Memo 025-2022: Consultative Minutes and Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Consultative Minutes and the Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 024-2022: NAPS Newsbreak - NAPS Response to PMG Announcement

September 21, 2022

Board Memo 024-2022: NAPS Newsbreak – NAPS Response to PMG Announcement

Executive Board,

Attached is the NAPS Statement in response to the announcement by the PMG of a 3% increase for the EAS Supervisors, Managers, Postmasters and other Managerial Personnel making up the represented body of NAPS. NAPS appreciates the recognition of the long, hard and dedicated work of the EAS of the USPS during these difficult years.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 023-2022: FMO Response

August 19, 2022

Board Memo 023-2022: FMO Response

Executive Board,

Attached you will find NAPS official correspondence on the subject of FMO as well as the original notice from Postal Headquarters.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 022-2022 SDC - DPMG Management Association Update

August 16, 2022

Board Memo 022-2022: SDC - DPMG Management Association Update

NAPS Executive Board Members,

Mid-Hudson Processing & Distribution Center (P&DC)

Utica Processing & Distribution Facility (P&DF)

Southeastern P&DC

Kalamazoo P&DC

Gainesville P&DF

Athens P&DC

Columbus Main Office

NorthPark Station (Topeka)

New Castle P&DF

Bryan P&DC

The intended implementation of this project was set for August 27, 2022. We have been informed the sites, with the exception of Athens P&DC in Georgia, will not be ready for full implementation by the projected date so therefore will be held off until after election season, peak season or when all aspects of the operation will allow, whichever is later. The Athens P&DC is scheduled for full implementation in late September of 2022. NAPS has been informed that it is likely additional carrier routes may be added to the delivery zones that will be involved in this project.

The NAPS Resident Officers have expressed questions primarily regarding the staffing for these facilities pertaining to Supervisors, Managers, and Postmasters. NAPS has been informed no decision has been made pertaining to the number of non-bargaining employees.

It is our expectation that the implementation of the S&DC’s which is part of the Postal Service’s 10-year plan will allow Postmasters the ability to reconnect with the community they serve therefore re-establishing the prestige of the position. Also, NAPS expects and will advocate for no movement of supervisory or other managerial personal until these new facilities are properly level set to the new processing operations.

Please share this information with your membership.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 021-2022: NAPS Training Page Launched

July 8, 2022

Board Memo 021-2022: NAPS Training Page Launched

Executive Board,

As we continue to evolve our website to provide better resources and educational data to assist working EAS in the field and NAPS Leaders, NAPS Headquarters, in conjunction with the Executive Board training committee last week, launched a new training page found here. The page can also be found under the Members tab on our website. On this page, you will find reference materials including the updated NAPS Officer Training Manual and Branch Officer training materials.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 020-2022: Consultative Meeting Minutes February and March 2022, and 2022 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

May 27, 2022

Board Memo 020-022: Consultative Meeting Minutes – February and March 2022, and 2022 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Executive Board,

Attached are the Consultative Meeting Minutes from February and March 2022 with the U.S. Postal Service, and the 2022 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 019-2022: Termination of Modified Pay Provisions

May 10, 2022

Board Memo 019-2022 – Termination of Modified Pay Provisions

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) has been receiving calls concerning the USPS notification to end the Modified Pay Provision for EAS-18 and above, issued on April 19, 2022, which is 11 days post the expiration date of April 8, 2022. The modification was also terminated prior to correcting all pay processes and issuing PS Form 50 to the EAS with the proper FLSA designation for EAS 18 and above that were previously FLSA Exempt.

NAPS is requesting that in good faith the Postal Service maintain the Modified Pay Provisions as established during this COVID 19 pandemic, until such time that all pay processes have been returned to pre-Modified Pay Provision status and all PS Form 50’s have been reissued with the proper FLSA designation for EAS 18 and above that were originally FLSA Exempt.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 018-2022: Deepest Sympathy

May 5, 2022

Board Memo 018-2022: Deepest Sympathy

Executive Board,

It is with a heavy heart that we convey the news that Tim Ford’s younger sister, Cathy Joachim, passed away on May 2, 2022, after a long battle with chronic liver disease. Her transition was completed at home peacefully with family there to support her. Please keep Tim and the Joachim family in your prayers.

Below is information for the services and where condolences can be sent.

Services are scheduled for May 26, 2022 at: St. Thomas Becket Church, 4455 South Robert Trail, Egan, MN 55123. Visitation: 11:00 am; Services: 12:00 pm.

Condolences for the family may be sent to: Thomas Joachim, 13670 Carrach Ave #115, Rosemont, MN 55068.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 017-2022: NAPS Temp Extension of Modified Pay Provisions

April 25, 2022

Board Memo 017-2022: NAPS Temp Extension of Modified Pay Provisions

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has denied NAPS request for a temporary extension of the pay provision due to the on-going impacts of COVID and its variants that expired on April 8, 2022.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 016-2022: Extension of Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave Until May 6

April 25, 2022

Board Memo 016-2022: Extension of Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave Until May 6

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided based on recent conversations to extend the Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave through May 6, 2022.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 015-2022: Correspondence to NAPS -Increase in AL Carryover for Leave Year 2022

April 19, 2022

Board Memo 015-2022: Correspondence to NAPS -Increase in AL Carryover for Leave Year 2022

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided based on a recent conversation to extend the increase to the annual leave carryover maximum for career non-bargaining employees by 80 hours for the FY2022 leave year. The maximum carryover for annual leave will be 640 hours.

The annual leave exchange program for FY2023 remains at 168 hours as per the 2020-2023 NAPS/USPS pay agreement.

Please share this history of the NPA FY22 process with your membership.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo: 014-2022 - Updated Postal Service Face Covering Policy

April 1, 2022

Board Memo: 014-2022 - Updated Postal Service Face Covering Policy

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided to align its face coverings with the national changes based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continuing to decrease across the country, state, local and tribal jurisdictions that have revised their pandemic mitigation measures and have stopped their mandatory face covering policies and social distancing practices.

Effective immediately, the Postal Service will no longer require any postal employee to wear a face covering while at work. All previous Postal Service face covering policies are rescinded.

Employees may continue to voluntary wear a mask or face covering if they are so inclined.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 013-2022: NAPS Response to NPA FY 22 PFP Process

March 1, 2022

Board Memo 013-2022: NAPS Response to NPA FY 22 PFP Process

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisor (NAPS) remains committed to working in partnership with the Postal Service on our established USPS/NAPS Work Study Group.

However, based on the lack of engagement by the USPS in accordance with development of this pay policy, NAPS rejects the USPS FY 2022 National Performance Assessment (NPA) goals, thresholds and scorecards.

NAPS is requesting the termination of the FY22 PFP process and further requests the USPS institute a three percent (3%) salary increase for ALL EAS under the nested representation authority of NAPS for FY2022.

NAPS remains interested in engaging the USPS in the workgroup process to immediately begin working on the PFP process for FY 2023 and beyond.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 012-2022: Extension of Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave Until April 8

March 1, 2022

Board Memo 012-2022: Extension of Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave Until April 8

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided based on recent conversations to extend the Liberal Changes of Schedules and Leave through April 8, 2022.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 011-2022: NEWSBREAK NAPS v USPS -- Victory!

February 23, 2022

Board Memo 011-2022: NAPS v. USPS -- victory!

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors wins on all points before Federal Appeals Court in challenge over Pay, benefits and representation. In a landmark decision issued on February 22, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recognized the National Association of Postal Supervisors as entitled to represent ALL United States Postal Service supervisors, managerial personnel, and postmasters in consultation with the Postal Service regarding compensation and pay policies. The court held that NAPS’s representation extends to ALL supervisory and managerial personnel, regardless of whether the Postal Service classifies them as Field, Area, or Headquarters employees.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 010-2022: Postal Service COVID-19 Telework Policy Extension

February 15, 2022

Board Memo 010-2022: Postal Service COVID-19 Telework Policy Extension

Executive Board,

Due to the current effects of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Postal Service has extended the return to workplace until April 18, 2022. Officers, Executives, and Pay Band Employees are expected to continue to report to their duty station as scheduled. The Postal Service will continue to monitor the situation and evaluate their COVID–19 Contingency Telework policy as it pertains to their overall return to workplace strategy.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 009-2022: Realignment of Inspection Service Divisions

February 10, 2022

Board Memo 009-2022: Realignment of Inspection Service Divisions

Executive Board,

The Postal Service have informed NAPS the Inspection Service intends to streamline their field structure by realigning divisions under their authority to better leverage existing resources and to align closer with current Retail and Delivery districts. The Newark Division will be dismantled and the resources will be reallocated to the Philadelphia Division and Miami Division.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 008-2022: NAPS Temp Extension of Modified Pay Provisions

February 9, 2022

Board Memo 008-2022: NAPS Temp Extension of Modified Pay Provisions

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided based on recent conversation with NAPS to extend the pay provisions through April 8, 2022.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 007-2022: Mandatory Stand-Up Talk 2022-72- Face Coverings Policy Reminder

February 8, 2022

Board Memo 007-2022: Mandatory Stand-Up Talk 2022-72- Face Coverings Policy Reminder

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has revised its face covering policy for employees and contractors, based on new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Effective immediately, all postal employees and contractors who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are not required to wear face coverings, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and workplace guidance.

Employees may, however, continue to voluntarily wear face coverings, if they would like to do so.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 006-2022: Consultative Meeting Minutes November 2021 and January 2022

February 7, 2022

Board Memo 006-2022: Consultative Meeting Minutes - November 21 January 22

Executive Board,

Attached are the Consultative Meeting Minutes from November 2021 and January 2022 with the U.S. Postal Service.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 005-2022: Response to Request for Mitigation

February 1, 2022

Board Memo 005-022: Response to Request for Mitigation

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisor has requested the U.S. Postal Service based on circumstances outside of the control of field non-bargaining employees, including the COVID-19 pandemic, mitigate the NPA by adjusting certain indicators to a national score of 4.72, and provide all Executive Administrative (EAS) employees with a three percent salary increase.

The U.S. Postal Service has declined to adjust the FY2021 rating of four for the NPA, and the 2.5 percent merit increase for all field non-bargaining employees will remain unchanged.

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Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 004-2022: USPS Extending Return to Work Date until March 14, 2022

January 10, 2022

Board Memo 004-2022: USPS Extending Return to Work Date until March 14, 2022

Executive Board,

Due to the current effects of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Postal Service is extending the return to workplace date until March 14, 2022. Officers, Executives, and Pay Band Employee are expected to continue to report to their duty station as scheduled. The Postal Service will continue to monitor the situation and evaluate the COVID-19 Contingency Telework policy as it pertains to the overall return to workplace strategy.

Please share this information with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 003-2022: NAPS Newsbreak – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Headquarters to Temporarily Close

January 7, 2022

Board Memo 003-022: NAPS Newsbreak – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Headquarters to Temporarily Close

In light of rising cases in the Washington, D.C. metro area and out of an abundance of caution and concern due to positive COVID-19 cases and exposure among members of NAPS Headquarters staff, NAPS Headquarters in Alexandria, VA will be closed until Monday, January 24, 2022.

The resident officers and staff will work remotely from home handling the business of NAPS with full access to their emails and electronic files. NAPS HQ phones will be forwarded appropriately and continue to be answered daily.

NAPS Headquarters appreciates your patience and concern as we navigate this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NAPS encourages members to visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov for more information regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) including social distancing, prevention, protection and the spreading of COVID-19.

Board Memo 002-2022: Extension of Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave Until February 11, 2022

January 6, 2022

Board Memo 002-2022: Extension of Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave Until February 11, 2022

Executive Board,

The Postal Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding temporarily expanding the use of Sick Leave for Dependent Care to allow employees to use their sick leave for unexpected childcare needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This memorandum applies to all USPS employees. This Memorandum of Understanding was previously extended until Dec. 31, 2021 per Board Memo 083-2021.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 01-2022: USPS is Providing All Employees with an Opportunity to Voluntarily Provide Feedback Regarding the Newly Deve

January 5, 2022

Board Memo 01-2022: USPS is Providing All Employees with an Opportunity to Voluntarily Provide Feedback Regarding the Newly Developed USPS Advertising Campaign

Executive Board,

USPS is currently conducting an online survey through a third-party company regarding the newly developed USPS advertising campaign until January 14^th, 2022. Participation is voluntary and must be completed on non-postal equipment during non-duty hours.

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Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memos - 2021

Board Memo 101-021: USPS Operational Leadership structure

December 29, 2021

Board Memo 101-021: USPS Operational Leadership structure

Executive Board,

To help assist in identifying the appropriate USPS chain of command under the realigned organizational structure NAPS has created the attached working document to assist NAPS Leaders.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo 100-2021: NAPS Requests Postal Service to Adjust FY2021 Pay-for-Performance Payout_12.17.2021

December 29, 2021

Board Memo 100-2021: NAPS NEWSBREAK - Pay for Performance FY 2021 End-of-Year Ratings Recourse Process open - NAPS NPA/PFP

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has requested the U.S. Postal Service to set its FY 2021 pay-for-performance payout for all EAS employees at 3 percent, or one-half percent above the initial USPS payout projection.

The annual pay adjustment of the 50,000 supervisors and managers covered under the USPS Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) is set by a pay-for-performance system called the USPS National Performance Assessment (NPA).

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 099-2021: Temporary Modification to Pay Provision for Exempt EAS Field Employees

December 22, 2021

Board Memo 099-2021: Temporary Modification to Pay Provision for Exempt EAS Field Employees

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided to extend the temporarily modified pay provisions for specified Field FLSA-Exempt Managers through February 11, 2022.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 098-2021: NAPS NewsBreak - NAPS Urges for the Reauthorization of Full Presence of Postal Police Officers (PPOs)

December 15, 2021

Board Memo 098-2021: NAPS NewsBreak - NAPS Urges for the Reauthorization of Full Presence of Postal Police Officers (PPOs)

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors has urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to direct the return of Postal Police Officers to the streets in support of United States Postal Service field operations.

In a letter on December 3, 2021, NAPS President Ivan D. Butts urged PMG DeJoy to restore Postal Police patrol and field operations to respond to increasing crime and homicides that are endangering the safety of postal employees and the mail.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 097-2021: NAPS Salary Range Decision

December 13, 2021

Board Memo 097-2021: NAPS Salary Range Decision

Executive Board,

The Postal Service proposed to modify the 2.0% as required by the August 2021 Pay Decision, and apply a 2.2% increase to the salary range maximums of each grade in the EAS schedules and apply a dollar amount increase of each maximum to the respective salary range minimum.

The effective date of modifications to the salary ranges will occur on January 1, 2022 immediately prior to applying any Pay-for-Performance salary related adjustments.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 096-2021: PPO Managers were Underpaid and will Receive Paychecks Shortly

December 13, 2021

Board Memo 096-2021: PPO Managers were Underpaid and will Receive Paychecks Shortly

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has become aware that certain Postal Police Officer (PPO) managers who opted to use Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave last year were not properly paid.

The employees who were not properly paid will receive the pay they are owed as part of the December 10 paychecks. Also, employees and former employees owed less than $1 will receive payment.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 095-2021: FY 21 Final

November 30, 2021

Board Memo 095-2021: FY 21 Final

Executive Board,

Attached is the current year to date NPA-National Scorecard. This is not the end of year Scorecard. Sometimes, a number could move by a few hundredths or thousandths of a point this late in the year but it normally doesn’t move the overall number.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 094-2021: Juneteenth National Independence Day

November 30, 2021

Board Memo 094-2021: Juneteenth National Independence Day

Executive Board,

On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act making June 19 a federal holiday.

Beginning in 2022, the Postal Service will recognize the Juneteenth National Independence Day as a holiday eligible to full-time and part-time career employees. This observance will be included in the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM) 518, Holiday Leave and be subject to the corresponding provisions of the section.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 093-2021: CRDO/CLPO Daily IOP Scorecard Launch

November 24, 2021

Board Memo 093-2021: CRDO/CLPO Daily IOP Scorecard Launch

Executive Board,

Over the past several months, the Chief Retail and Delivery Office and the Chief Logistics and Processing Center have met with their leadership teams to prepare for this year’s peak season.

Beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2021, daily reports from HQ Retail and Post Office Operations are to be sent by 11:30am to enable CRDO and CLPO executives to engage in dialogue to address opportunities that exist with our integrated operating plan performance that may prevent us from serving our customers and communities.

NAPS will be monitoring the reporting for the first couple of weeks.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 092-2021: Temporarily modified pay provisions for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers

November 23, 2021

Board Memo 092-2021: Temporarily modified pay provisions for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has decided based on recent conversations to extend the pay provisions through December 31, 2021.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 091-2021: Proposed EAS Salary Range Changes Effective January 1, 2022

November 16, 2021

Board Memo 091-2021: Proposed EAS Salary Range Changes Effective January 1, 202

Executive Board,

The Postal Service proposes modification to the August 27 pay decision, specifically to the 2.0% increases to the salary ranges minimums and maximums for employees in the Executive & Administrative Schedule (EAS).

The Postal Service intends to modify the 2.0% and apply a 2.2% increase to the salary range maximums of each grade in the EAS schedule and apply the dollar amount increase of each maximum of the respective salary range minimum.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 090-2021: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC of Price Changes Effective January 9, 2022

November 13, 2021

Board Memo 090-2021: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC of Price Changes Effective January 9, 2022

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters was notified this week that the Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes for shipping services to take effect January 9, 2022. The USPS proposal would raise both Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express service prices by approximately 3.1 percent, which the Postal Service Board of Governors believe will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing needed revenue.

The attached letter from USPS provides more details. Also included are a Press Release and “Talking Points and Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) page.

Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 089-2021: NAPS Response to OSHA ETS on COVID-19 Vaccines

November 9, 2021

Board Memo 089-2021: NAPS Statement on OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard and Coverage of the U.S. Postal Service

Executive Board,

On Friday, November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect unvaccinated employees of large employers (100 or more employees) from the risk of contracting COVID-19. The ETS relies on measures and options that strongly encourage vaccination.

In its issuance of the ETS in the Federal Register, OSHA noted that the ETS applied to the U.S. Postal Service because the Occupational and Safety Health Act—which authorizes the ETS and covers private employers—recognizes the Postal Service as a covered private employer.

Under the ETS, covered employers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering at work. By December 6, covered employers must comply with all requirements other than testing. This includes establishing a vaccination policy, determining employee vaccination status, providing the requisite paid time off, and ensuring that unvaccinated employees are masked. Beginning on January 4, 2022, unvaccinated employees must undergo weekly testing. Any employee who has received all doses of the vaccine by January 4 does not have to be tested.

NAPS has begun its review of the emergency temporary standard, including its impact on the Postal Service and its employees. NAPS has not yet received any communication from the USPS on how the ETS will be rolled out.

NAPS continues to support the operations of the USPS within all laws and rules applicable to the USPS.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 088-2021: USPS Updating PS Form 1750, Employee Evaluation and/or Probationary Report

October 22, 2021

Board Memo 088-2021: USPS Updating PS Form 1750, Employee Evaluation and/or Probationary Report

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, USPS is updating PS Form 1750, Employee Evaluation and/or Probationary Report, to replace Social Security Numbers with EINs. These updates also reflect the different probationary periods found in the various Collective Bargaining Agreements. See attached for the revised (October 2021) PS Form 1750.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 087-2021: USPS Testing the Use of Carriers and PTFs to Pre-Load Vehicles

October 20, 2021

Board Memo 087-2021: USPS Testing the Use of Carriers and PTFs to Pre-Load Vehicles

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service recently began testing the use of City Carrier Assistants (CCA), Part-Time Flexible (PTF), and Unassigned Regular City Carriers to pre-load vehicles for city AMS routes. These tests will be conducted for approximately one month at eleven (11) locations—listed in the attached letter from USPS. Please see the attachment for more information and instructions for city carriers assigned to deliver pre-loaded LLV/FFV vehicles.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 086-2021: Pilot Test Expansion of Employee Engagement (Customer Connect) Lead Cards Downloaded on MDDs

October 22, 2021

Board Memo 086-2021: Pilot Test Expansion of Employee Engagement (Customer Connect) Lead Cards Downloaded on MDDs

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, USPS has recently expanded a pilot test on Employee Engagement (Customer Connect) lead cards to be downloaded on MDDs and used by city letter carriers to the Texas 1, Texas 2, and Texas 3 districts. The goal of this project is to pilot a paperless Customer Connect option, with real-time electronic lead card data being directed to the Inside Sales Group for immediate follow-up with the customer. A survey will be conducted with the participants in the pilot.

Attached is the October 4 expansion notice, including a stand-up talk and MDD Quick Reference, as well as the original notice from March 25 with ten pilot test locations. This notice was previously posted on the NAPS website under “NAPS Correspondence/Mail.”

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 085-2021: Greater Newark P&DC; Certified Safe for Occupancy

October 21, 2021

Board Memo 085-2021: Greater Newark P&DC Certified Safe for Occupancy

Executive Board,

Please find attached the Structural Engineering Letter as well as the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance certifying that the Greater Newark P&DC in Kearny, NJ is safe for occupancy by the Postal Service, with the exception of the area under roof repair. The facility’s roof was damaged during Tropical Storm Ida in early September.

The attached certificate notes the following conditions must be met no later than April 13, 2022, or will be subject to fine or order to vacate: Temporary repairs and protective measurers adequate for occupancy, while ongoing structural roof repairs are made.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 084-2021: Posting of Non-Bargaining Vacancies Effective October 19, 2021

October 21, 2021

Board Memo 084-2021: Posting of Non-Bargaining Vacancies Effective October 19, 2021

Executive Board,

Effective Tuesday, October 19, the Postal Service has resumed the standard posting schedule for non-bargaining positions. Vacant non-bargaining positions can be posted internally without limited area of consideration restrictions and in accordance with the policies found in Section 743 of the Handbook EL-312 Employment and Placement. See attached for more information.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 083-2021: Extension of Covid-19 MOUs to December 31, 2021

October 17, 2021

Board Memo 083-2021: Extension of Covid-19 MOUs to December 31, 2021

Executive Board,

The Postal Service has extended the attached memorandum regarding liberal changes of schedule and the use of sick leave for dependent care until December 31, 2021. This policy was previously extended until September 30, 2021. In addition, USPS has also extended various COVID-19 MOUs with the American Postal Workers Union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, the National Association for Letter Carriers, and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. These MOUs are combined into one file per union and attached.

All COVID-19 MOUs are categorized and posted on our COVID-19 page of the NAPS website for reference.

Please share this information and attachments with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 082-2021: Time Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments

October 17, 2021

Board Memo 082-2021: Time Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments

Executive Board,

Effective October 19, the 120-day limit to serve in a vacant higher-level detail assignment will resume. This policy was temporarily modified on April 17, 2020, per NAPS’ request and extended to October 9, 2021. It will remain in effect until October 18, 2021.

Employees serving on a detail assignment in a vacant higher-level position as of October 19 may not remain detailed in the vacant position past February 16, 2022, without losing their eligibility to be a potential candidate for the vacant higher-level position.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 081-2021: NAPS Statement on Memphis Tragedy

October 15, 2021

Board Memo 081-2021: NAPS Statement on Memphis Tragedy

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors is deeply saddened by the tragic news of the violence at the Lamar Annex of the Memphis Post Office. We stand in mourning for the lives lost in this senseless act and the devastated families that have been left behind to grieve.

The challenges of delivering America's mail through the adversities of a worldwide pandemic and the ever-changing and demanding conditions of America’s Post Office can be overwhelming at times. NAPS calls for all USPS employees to look for new ways of relating to one another as we seek to continue binding our nation together through mail delivery. We remain in solemn prayer for these families and our Postal family in this time of sorrow.

God Bless the United States Postal Service, and God Bless America.

In Solidarity,

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 080-2021: USPS Has Released the NPA Scorecard for August

October 7, 2021

Board Memo 080-2021: USPS Has Released the NPA Scorecard for August

Executive Board,

Last week, the Postal Service released the NPA Scorecard for August 2021.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 079-2021: USPS to Add Employee Mailing Addresses on Payroll Checks

October 1, 2021

Board Memo 079-2021: USPS to Add Employee Mailing Addresses on Payroll Checks

Executive Board,

As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service will begin printing employee addresses on their bi-weekly payroll checks starting with PP 20/2021 (check date October 1). This will help the Postal Service keep current records of employee addresses and enable them to mail final paychecks & supplemental checks directly to separated employees rather than their last known office.

Employees will be encouraged to review their addresses and correct them in LiteBlue here.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 078-2021: US Government Accountability Office Study on USPS Non-Career Employees

October 1, 2021

Board Memo 078-2021: U.S. Government Accountability Office Study on USPS Non-Career Employees

Executive Board,

Recently, NAPS National President Ivan Butts was asked to provide insight for a study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The full report, U.S. Postal Service: Further Analysis Could Help Identify Opportunities to Reduce Injuries Among Non-Career Employees, can be viewed online here. This study found that non-career employees are a significant part of the USPS workforce, but have higher rates of injury and turnover. Please see the attachment or view the full report for more key findings.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 077-2021: USPS Extends Additional Pay for FLSA-Exempt Field Managers

September 30, 2021

Board Memo 077-2021: USPS Extends Additional Pay for FLSA-Exempt Field Managers to November 30, 2021

Executive Board,

Per NAPS’ request, USPS has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum regarding the temporarily modified pay provisions for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to November 30, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was due to expire on September 30, 2021.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 076-2021: USPS Revisions to EAS-17 and EAS-18 Position Job Descriptions

September 29, 2021

Board Memo 076-2021: USPS Revisions to EAS-17 and EAS-18 Position Job Descriptions

Executive Board,

As part of restructuring activities, USPS has made minor revisions to the job descriptions of EAS-17 and EAS-18 positions to better align with Logistics.

Please share this memo and attachment with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 075-2021: USPS Issues Statistical Programs (SP) Letter on Updates to CODES Software Data Collection Procedures

September 29, 2021

Board Memo 075-2021: USPS Issues Statistical Programs (SP) Letter on Updates to CODES Software & Data Collection Procedures

Executive Board,

The Postal Service issued the attached Statistical Programs (SP) Letter #1, FY 2022, detailing updates to the Computerized On-Site Data Entry System (CODES) software as well as other data collection policies & procedures for several programs. By Friday, October 1, 2021, all Manager Financial Programs Compliance (MFPC) positions will be replaced with Supervisor Statistical Programs (SSP) positions.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 074-2021: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL) Ending Oct. 1

September 28, 2021

Board Memo 074-2021: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL) Ending Oct. 1

Executive Board,

Today NAPS received the attached notice shared with postal managers via email. Effective October 1, the TACS, ERMS, and RMSS applications will no longer accept any Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL). Please see attached for more details.

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 073-2021: USPS Proposed Revisions to STC Manager Position Descriptions & Grades

September 28, 2021

Board Memo 073-2021: USPS Proposed Revisions to STC Manager Position Descriptions & Grades

Executive Board,

The Postal Service is proposing revisions to the position descriptions of the Manger, Surface Transfer Center (STC). These revisions establish new grades of several STC Manager positions. Managers in positions that are recommended for an upgrade will be eligible for a 4% salary increase.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 072-2021: USPS Replacing EHS Accident Reporting System with SHMT

September 27, 2021

Board Memo 072-2021: USPS Replacing EHS Accident Reporting System with SHMT Starting October 1, 2021

Executive Board,

Due to a new vendor contract, the Postal Service will be replacing the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) accident reporting system with the Safety Health Management Tool (SHMT) starting Friday, October 1, 2021. The process for EAS requirements regarding accidents and tracking hazards remains the same.

Please share this memo and attachment with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 071-2021: NAPS’ Lawsuit Against USPS Will be Live-Streamed This Tuesday at 9:30am ET

September 20, 2021

Board Memo 071-2021: NAPS’ Lawsuit Against USPS Will be Live-Streamed This Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET

Executive Board,

The audio feed of the oral argument in NAPS’ lawsuit against USPS will be live-streamed on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Advocates representing NAPS and USPS will argue the case before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The audio feed of the hearing will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/USCourtsCADC

Please share this information with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

NAPS Newsbreak NAPS Urges House of Representative Leadership to Schedule Floor Vote of HR 3076

September 17, 2021

Board Memo 070-2021: NAPS Newsbreak – NAPS Urges House of Representative Leadership to Schedule Floor Vote of HR 3076

Executive Board,

Today, the National Association of Postal Supervisors sent a letter to the House of Representative Leadership urging them to promptly schedule HR 3076, the Postal Reform Act of 2021, for a floor vote.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 069-2021 USPS Extending Return to Work Date until December 6,2021

September 17, 2021

Board Memo 069-2021: USPS Extending Return to Work Date until December 6, 2021

Executive Board,

Due to continued uncertainty with the COVID-19 “Delta Variant”, the Postal Service is extending the return to work date until December 6, 2021. Officers, Executives and Pay Band Employees should continue to report to their duty station as scheduled.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 068-2021: Postal Service Announces New Market Dominant Price Adjustment Schedule

September 16, 2021

Board Memo 068-2021: Postal Service Announces New Market Dominant Price Adjustment Schedule

Executive Board,

Yesterday, the Postmaster General issued a press statement that the Postal Service will not raise prices on Market Dominant products, including Forever stamps, in January 2022. Instead, the next adjustment will occur in July 2022. This is to better prepare customers for a new Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, which will occur twice per year beginning in January 2023.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 067-2021: Retail Service Talk New Gift Card Payment Types

September 16, 2021

Board Memo 067-2021: Retail Service Talk - New Gift Card Payment Types

Executive Board,

The Postal Service will conduct a pilot test of new gift card payment options in four (4) retail locations. Beginning September 13, 2021, through March 2022, retail associates will be able to accept business and payroll checks for payment of gift cards in amounts of up to $500 per day. This service offers customers an alternative to traditional check cashing at the bank. Please see the attachment for details regarding this program and the four pilot locations.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 066-2021: Covid-19 Morning Report 9.9.2021

September 9, 2021

Board Memo 066-2021: Covid-19 Morning Report 9/9/2021

Executive Board,

Please find the COVID-19 Morning report for Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 065-2021: eRMS-TACS Leave Change Notice to Officers 2021-09-02 v2

September 9, 2021

Board Memo 065-2021: eRMS-TACS Leave Change Notice to Officers_2021-09-02_v2

Executive Board,

Please find the attached USPS memorandum regarding changes to the eRMS and TACS system platforms. Starting October 13, 2021, Headquarters/Headquarters-related, OIG and Inspection Service finance numbers will no longer be able to enter, change, or delete leave in TACS. The same will apply to all other offices in Fiscal Year 2022 after peak season.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 064-2021: Face Covering and Stay-at-Home Orders by Local and State

September 9, 2021

Board Memo 064-2021: Face Covering and Stay-at-Home Orders by Local and State Jurisdictions

Executive Board,

USPS HQ has sent information on the Face Covering and Stay-at-Home Orders by Local and State Jurisdictions.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 063-2021: USPS Issues Updated Stand-Up Talk on Face Coverings Policy

September 8, 2021

Board Memo 062-2021: USPS Issues Updated Stand-Up Talk on Face Coverings Policy

Executive Board,

USPS HQ issued an updated mandatory stand-up talk today reinstating its previous face coverings policy due to uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 delta variant.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 062-2021: NAPS 67th National Convention COVID Watch

September 7, 2021

Board Memo 062-2021 – NAPS 67^th National Convention COVID Watch

Hello Fellow NAPS Members,

I hope that all of you who attended the 67th Biennial NAPS National Convention had a wonderful time and safe travels back home.

The Resident Officers are grateful to all who attended. It was our hope that we could take only the good memories of our time at the beautiful Gaylord Texan back with us. Unfortunately, we must report to you that one of our members from the New England Area of NAPS has reported to us that he has tested positive for COVID.

NAPS HQ is encouraging all who were in attendance at our convention to seek COVID testing, with continued masking and social distancing to ensure that we are protecting our loved ones.

NAPS HQ will provide further updates as needed.

Thank you and please be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 061-2021: NAPS Approves USPS EAS Pay Decision Thru May 20, 2023

August 24, 2021

Board Memo 061-2021: NAPS Approves USPS EAS Pay Decision Thru May 20, 2023

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) engaged in consultation with the U.S. Postal Service since April 22, 2021 over changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe benefits for employees of the Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) represented by NAPS from FY2020-2023.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_060-2021_USPS_Opening_Eligibility_for Higher-Level Field EAS Positions

August 20, 2021

Board Memo 060-2021: USPS Opening Eligibility for Higher-Level Field EAS Positions

Executive Board,

The USPS intends to allow the field to post the following positions on August 31 with a 7-day posting period, through September 6. These postings are open to all career EAS (Field, District, USPS HQ RIF and non-RIF Impacted).

EAS-24 & 26 Postmasters
EAS-23 & 25 MPOOs
All EAS plant managers

Additionally, USPS is affording Operations the ability to post all EAS vacancies in several locations with a significant number of vacancies and with immediate needs such as Chicago, Baltimore, New York City. The Postal Service will reevaluate the remaining number of RIF impacted employees next week and determine when to post additional positions.

NAPS encourages active NAPS members to have their eCareer profile updated in preparation for future EAS posting opportunities.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 059-2021: USPS Posts Hundreds of EAS-17 Supervisor Positions for All to Apply

August 17, 2021

Board Memo 059-2021: USPS Posts Hundreds of EAS-17 Supervisor Positions for All to Apply

Executive Board,

During the recent 2a and 2b RIF EAS postings, approximately 900 EAS-17 supervisor positions were posted in eCareer. These positions went unfilled. Therefore, USPS consulted with NAPS that in the next round of EAS postings that all career postal employees (craft, EAS and RIF impacted EAS) may apply for vacant EAS-17 supervisor positions in customer service, plant, transportation, and maintenance to ensure there is sufficient supervisory staffing prior to Peak Season. NAPS agreed, as RIF impacted EAS may continue to apply for these vacant supervisor positions.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 058-2021: USPS Extending Return to Work Date and Re-implementing COVID Telework Policy

August 17, 2021

Board Memo 058-2021: USPS Extending Return to Work Date and Re-implementing COVID Telework Policy

Executive Board,

The USPS has extended the return-to-work date until October 12, 2021. They have also re-implemented the COVID telework policy first established March 17, 2020.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 057-2021: 67th NAPS National Convention Update-COVID-19 Protocols

August 16, 2021

Board Memo 057-2021: 67^th NAPS National Convention Update-COVID-19 Protocols

Executive Board,

Attached, please find an update on the 67^th National Convention. This update includes what actions NAPS and the Gaylord Texan are taking with regard to COVID-19 protocols to ensure for a safe and healthy national convention.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 056-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to October 9, 2021

Board Memo 056-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to October 9, 2021

Executive Board,

The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until October 9, 2021.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 055-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 2021

Board Memo 055-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 2021

Executive Board,

Per NAPS’ request, USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to September 30, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on August 13, 2021.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 054-2021: USPS Issuance of Updated Telework Program for Eligible Non-bargaining Employees and PCES

Board Memo 054-2021: USPS Issuance of Updated Telework Program for Eligible Non-bargaining Employees and PCES

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters has issued a management instruction regarding a telework program for eligible nonbargaining employees and PCES. The telework program policy has now been updated for those eligible to telework up to three days a week as approved by their vice president or executive. It also allows for probationary employees to participate in telework if approved.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 053-2021: USPS Extends MOUs with Unions re Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave through September 30, 2021

Board Memo 053-2021: USPS Extends MOUs with Unions re Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave through September 30, 2021

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters has extended the liberal changes of schedule and leave MOU through September 30, 2021. The original MOU from March 2020 is attached, as well as the letter extending the provisions.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 052-2021: 67th National Convention Resolutions for the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and Resolutions Committee

Board Memo 052-2021: 67^th National Convention Resolutions for the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and Resolutions Committee

Executive Board,

Please see the attached resolutions for both the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Resolutions Committee for the 67^th National Convention. The resolutions have also been posted on the NAPS website at https://naps.org/About-Us-National-Convention.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 051-2021: USPS and NAPS Jointly Agree to Extend Pay Consultation for 30-Days

Board Memo 051-2021: USPS and NAPS Jointly Agree to Extend Pay Consultation for 30-Days

Executive Board,

Please see the attached NAPS Newsbreak. Briefly, the U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) have been engaged in EAS Pay Consultations for FY2020-2023 since April 22, 2021. In the spirit of cooperation, good faith, and in the best interest of NAPS members to attempt to achieve a fair and equitable pay agreement, NAPS and the Postal Service have jointly agreed to extend pay talk consultations for 30-days, until August 23, 2021.

Please share this Board Memo with your membership. This memo will be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 050-2021: USPS HQ to Notify HQ, Area and District EAS of Phase 2a and 2b Postings

Board Memo 050-2021: USPS HQ to Notify HQ, Area and District EAS of Phase 2a and 2b Postings

Executive Board,

It was suggested by a member that with the short 5-day window for responding to the job posting on Monday 7/26/21, that it would be great idea if all Districts could email their EAS employees a list of the jobs that will be posted 7/26/21, along with the link to the online job descriptions. The email could be sent out on Friday 7/23/21. This would help anyone still without a landing spot to start the process of tailoring their eCareer applications over the weekend before the posting opens, especially if they intend to apply for multiple positions. NAPS posed the suggestion above and USPS HQ agreed.

USPS is working to close out the requisitions and process the selections from the Round 1 posting cycle that closed in mid-June. To ensure USPS is able to post all available jobs as a part of the Round 2 posting cycle, they are adding an additional posting resulting in a Posting 2a and Posting 2b. All jobs submitted to be posted by today will post in Phase 2a from July 26-30 and all jobs submitted to be posted by Wednesday, July 28 will post in Phase 2b from August 2-6.

The limited area of consideration for both postings will be all impacted and non-impacted career non-bargaining employees located in the Headquarters, Headquarters related, Area and District competitive areas. This excludes career non-bargaining employees in Post Office, Plant, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Judicial Office, General Counsel and Inspection Service competitive areas. By the end of this week, USPS will also distribute communications to the employees involved in the administrative restructuring to inform them of this additional posting. Selections from these postings will be effective 8/14 and 8/28. For general information and support, please refer employees to the Preparing for Change – Employee Support Site where they will find information including timelines, guidance for leading and navigating change, career planning resources, and VER and general retirement information.

Please share this Board Memo with your membership, especially those currently RIF impacted. This memo will be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 049-2021: USPS Rescinds COVID Telework Policy Effective September 7, 2021

July 19, 2021

Board Memo 049-2021: USPS Rescinds COVID Telework Policy Effective September 7, 2021

Executive Board,

The USPS has rescinded their COVID telework policy first established March 17, 2020. Effective September 7, 2021, all employees are expected to report to work at their assigned duty station. Telework eligible employees may telework up to three days a week as approved by their vice president or executive.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 048-2021: USPS Issued Revised Face Covering Policy

July 19, 2021

Board Memo 048-2021: USPS Issued Revised Face Covering Policy

Executive Board,

The USPS has revised their face covering policy as a result of guidance from the CDC and OSHA. Effective immediately, all postal employees and contracts who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are not required to wear face coverings.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 047-2021: USPS Connect Announced with Local Pilot Rollout

July 16, 2021

Board Memo 047-2021: USPS Connect Announced with Local Pilot Rollout

Executive Board,

The Postmaster General has announced the pilot of USPS Connect Local in select Dallas and Houston locations. For the pilot of USPS Connect Local, small businesses will bring prepaid, labeled packages directly to the back dock of a destinating postal delivery facility. In return, they get same-day or next-day delivery at rates generally only available to large volume shippers.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 046-2021: USPS Issues Memorandum Reiterating Timekeeping Policies

July 2, 2021

Board Memo 046-2021: USPS Issues Memorandum Reiterating Timekeeping Policies

Executive Board,

The USPS has issued a memo reminding management of the importance of adhering to proper timekeeping, leave policy, and record keeping requirements. It is important that practices align with the policy outlined in the ELM and Handbook F-21, Time and Attendance.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 045-2021: Voluntary Downgrade Exception Policy – RIF Impacted Non-bargaining Employees

June 25, 2021

Board Memo 045-2021: Voluntary Downgrade Exception Policy – RIF Impacted Non-bargaining Employees

Executive Board,

The USPS has issued an exception policy for RIF impacted employees who request a voluntary downgrade in lieu of relocating to remain in an assigned comparable position. This exception will only apply to employees impacted by the 2021 RIF who received an assignment that would otherwise require relocating to a new duty station outside of their commuting area.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 044-2021: USPS Initiates Process of Requesting Advisory Opinion from PRC re Service Standards for First-Class Package

June 17, 2021

Board Memo 044-2021: USPS Initiates Process of Requesting Advisory Opinion from PRC re Service Standards for First-Class Package Service

Executive Board,

The USPS has requested an advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission to evaluate a proposal to modify service standards for First-Class Package Service.

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to August 9, 2021

June 7, 2021

Board Memo 043-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to August 9, 2021

Executive Board,

The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until August 9, 2021. (See attached).

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 042-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 2021

June 3, 2021

Board Memo 042-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to August 2021

Executive Board,

Per NAPS’ request, USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to August 13, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on June 4, 2021. Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2021: USPS Temporary Change to Handbook EL-312, 120 Day Limit on Higher-Level Assignments Extended

Board Memo 041-2021: USPS Temporary Change to Handbook EL-312, 120 Day Limit on Higher-Level Assignments Extended

Executive Board,

The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until August 9, 2021. (See attached).

Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 040-2021: Updated Guidance Re Lateral and Downgrade Assignments

Board Memo 040-2021: Updated Guidance Re Lateral and Downgrade Assignments

Executive Board,

On May 26, 2021, USPS Headquarters responded to NAPS’ correspondence regarding administrative restructuring. Please see the attached letter outlining the modification that noncompetitive lateral reassignment or downgrade will be limited to LAC and RIF affected employees.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 039-2021: Updated Administrative Restructuring Employee Handout

Board Memo 039-2021: Updated Administrative Restructuring Employee Handout

Executive Board,

On May 19, 2021, USPS Headquarters issued an updated handout regarding the administrative restructuring. It addresses the reduction in force (RIF) process and what employees should expect moving forward.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 038-2021: Stand Up Talk re: Face Covering and mask update

Board Memo 038-2021: Stand Up Talk re: Face Covering and mask update

Executive Board,

On May 19, 2021, USPS Headquarters issued a Stand Up Talk reiterating that face coverings and masks are still required for all employees when social distancing cannot be maintained, or in public-facing settings when required by state or local orders or directives.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 037-2021: USPS Releases Final FY2021 NPA Targets, Weights, Depths and Scorecards

Board Memo 037-2021: USPS Releases Final FY2021 NPA Targets, Weights, Depths and Scorecards

Executive Board,

Attached, please find the USPS final decision letter regarding the FY2021 National Performance Assessment (NPA). Also attached are the NPA indicators (ZIP file) that includes respective descriptions, measurement period, data source and calculation, and data validation process. The FY2021 Scorecard Final EXCEL spreadsheet contains the FY21 NPA targets, weights and depths. NAPS did provide input and recommendations prior to the USPS issuing its final FY2021 NPA decision.

While NAPS does not dispute the Postal Service’s ability to set agency targets. NAPS does dispute when those targets become the determinant of EAS pay under PFP. During USPS/NAPS pay consultation, NAPS will discuss if or how the NPA system may be used in formulating a final EAS pay decision.

Please share the attached with your membership. This memo and attachments will be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Excel Worksheet attached to Board Memo 37

FY21 NPA Zip File attached to Board Memo 37

Board Memo 036-2021: USPS Modifies COVID Contingency Telework Policy

Board Memo 036-2021: USPS Modifies COVID Contingency Telework Policy

Executive Board,

Attached, please find the USPS modified COVID Contingency Telework Policy. The Telework Policy issued March 11, 2020, and extended to June 7, 2021, will remain in effect until at least August 9, 2021, for all non-bargaining employees, except for those Officers, Executives and Management/Technical Pay Band employees referenced in the attached.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachment will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 035-2021: MPOO Revised Criteria USPS Final Decision

Board Memo 035-2021: MPOO Revised Criteria USPS Final Decision

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ had a briefing regarding the USPS proposal to revise the Manager, Post Office Operations (MPOO) criteria. Attached, is the USPS response after NAPS
provided its recommendation. Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachment will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 034-2021: USPS Central Area Announces New Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations

Board Memo 034-2021: USPS Central Area Announces New Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations

Executive Board,

Postal Headquarters announced today that Elvin Mercado has become Vice President, Retail and Delivery Operations for the Central Area. He had been serving in this role as acting Vice President since March.

Attached is the notice from Postmaster General DeJoy.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 033-2021: NAPS Newsbreak – Briefing is Complete in NAPS Lawsuit

Board Memo 033-2021: NAPS Newsbreak – Briefing is Complete in NAPS Lawsuit

Executive Board,

On May 11, 2021, the National Association of Postal Supervisors filed its reply brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, responding to arguments made in briefs filed last month by the Postal Service and United Postmasters and Managers of America.

Attached is the Newsbreak and copies of the briefs filed in the case.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 032-2021: Correspondence from USPS HQ Received at NAPS HQ

Board Memo 032-2021: Correspondence from USPS HQ Received at NAPS HQ

Executive Board,

Please see attached correspondence from Postal Headquarters received today, 5/12/21, at NAPS Headquarters. The correspondence includes:

- a letter from Bruce Nicholson regarding March 9, 2021 correspondence that include revisions to positions assigned to HRSSC and National Sales and the centralization of administrative support functions into the headquarters organization.

- a notice from Doug Tulino regarding the domicile of headquarters, headquarters field unit, and headquarters-related employees

- an announcement from Postmaster General DeJoy regarding the appointment of Doug Tulino as the Deputy Postmaster General, as well as his continued service as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 031-2021: USPS HQ Issues Further Information re: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters has issued a Stand Up Talk regarding EFEL eligibility, as well as FAQs for the program. The Postal Service has compiled these resources to assist employees in understanding EFEL.
Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 030-2021: Stand Up Talk re: Vaccine Eligibility Expanded

Executive Board,

On May 7, 2021, USPS Headquarters issued a Stand Up Talk regarding COVID-19 vaccine availability. Effective immediately, anyone 16 years of age or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 029-2021: USPS Notice re: Defined Competitive Areas in a RIF

Executive Board,

On May 6, 2021, USPS Headquarters notified NAPS that it would be publishing a notice in the Postal Bulletin detailing the defined competitive areas for Reduction in Force (RIF) and Transfer of Force (TOF) purposes.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 028-2021: USPS Notice re: Implementation of Emergency Federal Employment Leave

Executive Board,

On May 5, 2021, USPS Headquarters notified NAPS that it would be sending correspondence regarding the implementation of Emergency Federal Employment Leave under the American Rescue Plan Act.

On May 7, all employees who requested and were conditionally approved will be sent the attached letter to their address of record.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 027b-2021 NAPS Briefed on USPS RIF, Administrative Restructure and 2nd VER

Executive Board,

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, NAPS HQ was briefed on the USPS May 3, 2021 Memo Transforming the Postal Service-Administrative Restructure Memo and the USPS RIF Process and Timeline, including the 2^nd VER offer and the lifting of the USPS hiring freeze.

USPS provided NAPS with the attached RIF PowerPoint presentation to be shared with the respective May 3, 2021 USPS attached May 3^rd memo. Note, the respective RIF Process Timeline PowerPoint includes additional timeline information (slide 3) that was not initially in the USPS May 3^rd Memo.

NAPS will be closely monitoring and working with USPS officials during the RIF process. NAPS is committed to ensuring any RIF impacted NAPS members are given every opportunity to be considered and awarded an EAS position to which they are minimally qualified. As more information related to this RIF and VER becomes available NAPS will share with the Executive Board and post on the NAPS website.

Please share this Memo and attachments with your respective membership. This information will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you.

Board Memo 027a-2021: USPS HQ Implementing Operational Mail Moves

Executive Board,

On April 27, 2021, USPS Headquarters notified NAPS that 18 facilities nationwide will be included in an operational mail move. These facilities were previously the subject of Area Mail Processing considerations.

It is anticipated that the moves will begin in early August and are expected to be completed by November 2021.

Please see the attached notice for a list of facilities and corresponding actions that will be taken.

Please share the attached with our membership. This memo and attachments will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

Board Memo 026-2021 NAPS Receives Initial USPS EAS Pay Proposal for Field EAS Employees

Board Memo 026-2021 NAPS Receives Initial USPS EAS Pay Proposal for Field EAS Employees

Executive Board,

On April 22, 2021, under Title 39, US Code Section 1004, the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) received the US Postal Service’s initial EAS pay and benefits proposal for Field EAS employees through May 20, 2023.

Over the course of the next 90 days, the parties will discuss changes to pay policies, schedules and fringe benefit programs covering Postal Service supervisors, managers, support and technical specialists and others covered by the Executive and Administrative Schedule and represented by NAPS. The pay and benefits consultation process is governed by federal law under Title 39 U.S.C. §1004 and permits NAPS to provide responses and proposals to the Postal Service for its consideration before the USPS arrives at a final EAS compensation package.

NAPS is closely evaluating this initial EAS pay proposal. Details of the USPS pay package proposal remain confidential during the course of the USPS/NAPS consultation process. Please share this Memo with your respective membership.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 025-2021 NAPS HQ Hires Temporary Office Assistant, Allison Portnoy

Board Memo 025-2021 NAPS HQ Hires Temporary Office Assistant, Allison Portnoy

Executive Board,

Effective Monday, April 19, 2021, NAPS HQ temporarily hired Allison Portnoy from RP Staffing to provide office assistance as NAPS prepares for the upcoming 67^th National Convention this August.

Allison will assist with general office duties, answering phones, preparing membership packets, SPAC pin mailings, assisting with NAPS website and social media, preparing Board Memos, handling NAPS mail, membership address updates, reviewing and verify convention registrations, preparing items for shipment to the national convention, etc. Allison will provide coverage during NAPS HQ staff vacations and will oversee the NAPS HQ office while NAPS’s current staff attends the national convention in August. She has Administrative Assistant experience.

Allison Portnoy is a May 2020 graduate from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts International Studies and Russian, minors in Economics and Political Science. Below is Allison’s NAPS HQ email.

Allison Portnoy: naps.ap@naps.org

Ms. Portnoy brings a positive attitude and excellent personality to the NAPS HQ team. She is very excited to be working for a non-profit association like NAPS. Please welcome Allison to our NAPS family.

Thank you.

NAPS Board Memo 022-2021: Long-Time NAPS Member Ron Wileman (a.k.a. Mr. Dotty) Passes Away

NAPS Board Memo 022-2021: Long-Time NAPS Member Ron Wileman (a.k.a. Mr. Dotty) Passes Away

March 28, 2021

Executive Board,

It is with deep sadness that the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) report that NAPS Branch 42 member Byron "Ron" Ronald Wileman, also known to many in NAPS as “Mr. Dotty”, passed away on March 25, 2021.

Ron Wileman was the devoted husband of Dotty Wileman, former NAPS Eastern Region Vice President. He was a dedicated NAPS member and overall wonderful person. Ron was also known for his great sense of humor with many stories and jokes that made you laugh and sometimes blush. He will be truly missed. NAPS sends its deepest sympathies to Dotty and the entire Wileman family.

Funeral services for Ron Wileman will be held:

Friday, April 2, 2021 at 12-noon

Connelly Funeral Home of Essex
300 Mace Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221

Visiting hours: Friday, April 2, 2021: 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

Interment will be at Darlington Cemetery

https://www.connellyfuneralhome.com/obituary/ByronRon-Wileman

Please keep the Wileman family in your thoughts and prayers. You may send condolences to:

Mrs. Dotty Wileman & Family

1325 E. Riverside Avenue

Essex, MD 21221-6333

Please share this Board Memo with your membership. Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 021-2021: USPS Unveils 10-Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence

March 23, 2021

Board Memo 021-2021: USPS Unveils 10-Year Plan to Achieve Financial Sustainability and Service Excellence

Executive Board,

Attached is a copy of the USPS 10-year Plan that the Postal Service shared with NAPS. The USPS 10-year Plan aims to meet or exceed 95 percent network-wide, on-time delivery. USPS expects to operate at break-even by FY2023 avoiding $160 billion in projected losses over the next 10 years.

Please share the attached USPS 10-Year Plan with your membership. The attached will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 020-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to June 2021

March 23, 2021

Board Memo 020-2021: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to June 2021

Executive Board,

Per NAPS’ request, USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to June 4, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on March 26, 2021. Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 019-2021: USPS & Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19

March 22, 2021

Board Memo 019-2021: USPS & Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19

Executive Board,

The USPS has extended numerous COVID related union MOU’s through June 4, 2021. Those specific MOU’s are not attached, but may be found on the NAPS website at naps.org on our NAPS COVID-19 Information & Resources page. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 018-2021: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to June 7, 2021

March 5, 2021

Board Memo 018-2021: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to June 7, 2021

Executive Board,

Please share the attached March 5, 2021 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until June 7, 2021. This extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster Generals March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 017-2021 USPS HQ Announces Area and District Marketing Centralization

Board Memo 017-2021 USPS HQ Announces Area and District Marketing Centralization

Executive Board,

As follow-up to the recent district consolidations announcement on March 3, NAPS HQ received the attached Postal Service notification regarding the centralization of all Area and District marketing functions into the Chief Customer and Marketing Officer (CCMO) organization. Furthermore, the existing seven Area marketing manager (AMM) positions and 67 District marketing manager positions will be reassigned under respective headquarters functions. The District Retail function will be centralized into the Headquarters Retail & Delivery function this upcoming May. These initial changes to reporting relationships will not result in any reduction in force (RIF).

As more information becomes available, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates to the Executive Board and post the same on the NAPS website—naps.org. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 016-2021 USPS HQ Announces Division Alignment, District Restructurings and Limited Voluntary Early Retirement (VER)

March 3, 2021

Board Memo 016-2021 USPS HQ Announces Division Alignment, District Restructurings and Limited Voluntary Early Retirement (VER)

Executive Board,

Today, the Postal Service notified NAPS Headquarters of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s announcement (see below) for a new series of phased organizational changes to improve the USPS ability to implement strategies and drive success by creating three core business functions and centralizing the administrative support functions at the Area and District levels into Postal Headquarters. USPS is further aligning the core business functions into four areas within Retail & Delivery and two regions within Mail Processing and Logistics.

The USPS announcement does not initiate a reduction-in-force (RIF). Over the next two months, the Postal Service will be engaged in specific activities to complete the staffing changes for the final phase of its restructure. The announcement of the final structure and staffing is planned for May. However, as a part of its reduction-in-force avoidance activities, the Postal Service is offering a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). The VER offering is for eligible career employees who are executive and administrative schedule (EAS-15 to EAS-26) pay scales working in Headquarters, Headquarters related facilities, area and district offices. The VER offering is not offered to employees in the Inspection Service, Vehicle Maintenance, nor any plant or post office employees. The VER offer will not be incentivized. Employees will be notified of these changes through USPS memos and employee all hands meetings.

The Postal Service will provide additional information and details to NAPS regarding these organizational changes, including consulting with NAPS on any potential impacts to EAS positions and active NAPS members. As more information becomes available, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates to the Executive Board and post the same on the NAPS website—naps.org. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 015-2021: NAPS 2021 Virtual Legislative Training Seminar

February 26, 2021
Board Memo 015-2021: NAPS 2021 Virtual Legislative Training Seminar

Executive Board,
NAPS HQ will be hosting the 2021 Legislative Training Seminar as a virtual webinar on April 18, 2021 from 1:00PM EST to 5:30PM EST.
The seminar will be held on Zoom as a webinar and requires pre-registration to attend. Registration is free, but please ensure that all are registered at least two weeks before the seminar in order to guarantee that they will receive all the training materials they would have gotten in D.C., as well as a NAPS notebook and LTS button.
The registration page can be found here: https://naps.org/Legislative-Training-Seminar
If you or any members have any questions, please email Rebekah Rose-Leo at naps.rr@naps.org.
Please share this memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 014-2021: NAPS Files Brief in Appeal Seeking Reversal of District Court Decision

February 22, 2021
Board Memo 014-2021: NAPS Files Brief in Appeal Seeking Reversal of
District Court Decision

Executive Board,
NAPS HQ filed an appeal brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit on February 19. Attached is a newsbreak with more information
and a link to the brief and appendix filed.
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo
will be posted on the NAPS website, too.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 013-2021: USPS Implementation of Virtual Managed Service Points in Delivery Management System

February 11, 2021

Board Memo 013-2021: USPS Implementation of Virtual Managed Service Points in Delivery Management System

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received the attached notification that the Postal Service plans to implement Virtual
Managed Service Points in the Delivery Management System. The new Virtual Managed Service Points
were scheduled to be implemented on February 10.

Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo will be posted on the
NAPS website, too.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 012-2021: USPS Health and Resource Management Survey on Process for Identifying Limited Duty and Rehabilitation Assig

Board Memo 012-2021: USPS Health and Resource Management Survey on Process for Identifying Limited Duty and Rehabilitation Assignments

February 10, 2021

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received the attached notification of a planned survey on evaluating the
process of identifying limited duty and rehabilitation assignments for employees in
accordance with the ELM, section 546. Employees will be sent a link to the survey
at their postal e-mail address. Participation is voluntary and information will be
kept confidential.
Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo
will be posted on the NAPS website, too.

Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 011-2021: Additional USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey

Board Memo 011-2021: Additional USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey

January 29, 2021

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received the attached notification of a planned job analysis that is intended to further focus on Supervisor, Customer Services and Supervisor, Distribution Operations and gather additional information about these positions. This is a continuation of the analysis that we were first notified about in August 2020 (see Board Memo 57-2020).

Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website, too.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 010-2021: USPS Standard Work Instruction For COVID-19 Return to Work

Board Memo 010-2021: USPS Standard Work Instruction For COVID-19 Return to Work

January 28, 2021

Executive Board,

NAPS HQ received the attached USPS Standard Work Instruction (SWI) for COVID-19 Return to Work. This respective SWI has been shared with the USPS field.

Please share this memo and attached with your membership. This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website, too.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 009-2021: Updated Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Chart, Effective Nov. 2020

January 27, 2021

Board Memo 009-2021: Updated Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Chart, Effective Nov. 2020

Executive Board,

Attached, please find the latest USPS Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Chart, effective November 21, 2020. This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website.

The updated November 21, 2020 SDA chart is on the NAPS website under the Forms and Documents section. Please share with your members.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 008-2021: COVID-19 Decision Making Tree

January 22, 2021

Board Memo 008-2021: COVID-19 Decision Making Tree

Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters has issued an updated COVID-19 Decision Making Tree for those exposed
to, or diagnosed positive with, COVID-19.
Please see the attached memorandum for more information.
This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members.
Thank you and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 007-2021: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re: COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Update

January 20, 2021

Board Memo 007-2021: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re: COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Update

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters sent today the attached mandatory Stand-Up Talk regarding the COVID-19 vaccine
availability and when it is expected for the vaccine to begin to be rolled out to postal workers.

Please see the attached memorandum for more information.

This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members. Thank you and
be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 006-2021: USPS’ Creation of Focus Group for Information Systems Specialist Position

January 15, 2021

Board Memo 006-2021: USPS’ Creation of Focus Group for Information Systems Specialist Position

Executive Board,
USPS Headquarters sent the attached to NAPS detailing plans to conduct a focus group on the
following position:

Information Systems Specialist (EAS-19) Occupation Code: 0332-0014

Please see the attached memorandum for more information. Please note that all participation is
voluntary.

This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members.
Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 005-2021: USPS Implementation of 20 Hour Acting CSC Training

January 15, 2021

Board Memo 005-2021: USPS Implementation of 20 Hour Acting CSC Training

Executive Board,

USPS Headquarters sent a memo earlier this week detailing the implementation of an Acting Customer Service Supervisor Training 20-hour instructor led course.

Please see the attached memorandum for more information.

This Board Memo will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members. Thank you and be safe.

Thank you,

NAPS HQ

Board Memo 004-2021: Funeral Services Scheduled for Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice President

January 13, 2021

Board Memo 004-2021: Funeral Services Scheduled for Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice
President

Executive Board,

Funeral and memorial services for Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice President, has been
scheduled for February 3, 2021 (Hayes’ birthday). Funeral and Memorial Services are as follows:

February 3, 2021 at 11 a.m. Miller Jones Mortuary 23618 Sunnymead Blvd

Moreno Valley CA 92553-3051 (951-485-4542)

The burial is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. following the services.

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID pandemic, attendees for Hayes’ funeral and memorial service
is limited to 25 and by invitation only.

Again, NAPS sends its deepest sympathies to the Cherry family. Please continue to keep Gwynn and
the entire Cherry family in your thoughts and prayers. You may send condolences, plants, flowers
and other expressions of sympathy to the Cherry family to the address below.

Mrs. Gwynn Cherry & Family 14018 Maxine Court

Moreno Valley, CA 92553-6721

Attached is the original NAPS Newsbreak reporting Hayes’ passing. This Board Memo will be posted on
the NAPS website. Please share with your members. Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 003-2021: NAPS Mourns the Death of Two NAPS Leaders

Board Memo 003-2021: NAPS Mourns the Death of Two NAPS Leaders (1/08/21)

Executive Board,

It is with deep sadness that the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) reports that two NAPS leaders have passed away in the past week.

On January 1, 2021, long-time NAPS legislative advocate and member of NAPS Branch 146, Stanley Gold, passed away. Stanley was a true gentleman, but also a legislative mentor, advocate and leader for all NAPS members. NAPS extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the Gold family.

On January 6, 2021, Hayes Cherry, Former NAPS Pacific Area Vice President and member of NAPS Branch 466, passed away. NAPS sends its deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to Hayes’ wife, Gwynn, and the entire Cherry family.

Attached, please find two NAPS Newsbreaks regarding these two dedicated NAPS members and leaders of our Association. This Board Memo and respective newsbreaks will be posted on the NAPS website. Please share with your members.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 002-2021: USPS Mandatory Talk on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for USPS Employees

Board Memo 002-2021: USPS Mandatory Talk on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for USPS Employees (1/07/21)

Executive Board,

NAPS received the attached mandatory USPS Stand-up talk to be given to all postal employees, regarding COVID-19 vaccine availability, no later than Friday, Jan. 15. Furthermore, the USPS wants to ensure units follow social distancing and face covering guidelines when assembling groups for stand-up talks as referenced below.

Employees should stay at least 6 feet apart and wear face coverings when gathered together.
Give the talk multiple times to smaller groups of employees if necessary.
Consider moving the talk outdoors if weather permits, and a safe space is available outside.
Administrative teams: use videoconferencing as needed.

Please share this board memo and attachment with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 001-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to March 22, 2021

Board Memo 001-2021: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to March 22, 2021 (1/06/21)

Executive Board,

The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until March 22, 2021. (See attached). NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board_Memo_066-2021_Covid_19_Morning_Report_9_9_2021-0001.pdf

Board Memos - 2020

Board Memo 095-2020: FFCRA Expires Dec 31, 2020 Removed from eRMS

Board Memo 095-2020: FFCRA Expires Dec 31, 2020 Removed from eRMS (12/30/20)

Executive Board:

On December 31, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expires. Per the attached USPS correspondence, the Enterprise Resource Management System (eRMS) will be updated to remove FFCRA related changes from the eRMS application.

Please note, failure to change FFCRA leave requests to another type of leave for absences occurring after December 31 will result in the employee not being compensated for those days.

Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 094-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to March 2021

Board Memo 094-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for FLSA Exempt Field EAS Managers to March 2021 (12/23/20)

Executive Board:

Per NAPS’ request, USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to March 26, 2021. This previously extended memorandum was to expire on December 31, 2020. Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 093-2020: USPS Face Covering-Guidance for all Managers and Supervisors

Board Memo 093-2020: USPS Face Covering-Guidance for all Managers and Supervisors (12/21/20)

Executive Board:

Attached is a Face Covering-Guidance for all USPS managers and supervisors reinforcing the Postal Service’s policy for face coverings and social distancing. The attached also includes instructions to assist in addressing situations where a postal employee indicates that he/she cannot wear a face covering, including a mask.

Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 092-2020: USPS Responds to NAPS’ Reconsideration Request - Increase EAS Salary Levels

Board Memo 092-2020: USPS Responds to NAPS’ Reconsideration Request - Increase EAS Salary Levels (12/22/20)

Executive Board:

Attached, please find a December 22, 2020 correspondence from USPS responding to NAPS’ December 18, 2020 request for reconsideration of the Postal Service’s 1% increase in the EAS Maximum Salary level. The USPS has decided to continue with the 1% increase. Please share the attachments with your membership.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 091-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk with Updated Mask Policy

December 16, 2020

Board Memo 091-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk with Updated Mask Policy

USPS Headquarters issued a mandatory Stand-Up Talk for All Employees, Face Covering and Mask Update.

Please share the attached with your membership. It has been be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 090-2020: 2021 In-Person Legislative Training Seminar (LTS) Cancelled

December 15, 2020
Board Memo 090-2020: 2021 In-Person Legislative Training Seminar (LTS) Cancelled

Executive Board,
Due to the continued uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interest for the safety and health of NAPS members, auxiliary, and guests the inperson Legislative Training Seminar (LTS) for 2021 has been cancelled. Please share the attached NAPS Newsbreak with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 089-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail guidance for Georgia run off election

December 9, 2020

Board Memo 089-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail guidance for Georgia run off election

USPS Headquarters issued an updated memorandum on election mail guidance titled “Extraordinary Measures Memorandum” on December 8, 2020. It highlights, among other things, the importance of timely and efficient handling of Election Mail in the run-off election as it was handled in the General Election in November.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Board Memo 088-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to March 22, 2021

Board Memo 088-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to March 22, 2021

Executive Board,

Please share the attached December 2, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS
Telework Contingency Policy until March 22, 2021. This extension applies to the respective EAS
employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster Generals March 17, 2020 memorandum. This
Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 087-2020: Notice of USPS partnership with Smarte Carte to Pilot USPS Smart Lockers for Parcel Delivery

Board Memo 087-2020: Notice of USPS partnership with Smarte Carte to Pilot USPS Smart Lockers for Parcel Delivery

USPS Headquarters has sent notice that they will be beginning a pilot program with Smarte Carte for
USPS Smart Lockers starting on December 11th in the Northern Virginia District

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 086-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Pickup Procedures and COVID-19 Symptoms

Board Memo 086-2020: Mandatory Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Pickup Procedures and COVID-19 Symptoms

USPS Headquarters issued a mandatory Stand-Up Talk for All Employees, COVID-19 Symptoms and you and
a mandatory Stand-Up Talk Carrier pickup COVID-19 response and prevention for all City Carriers,
Rural Carriers and HCR Box Routes.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 085-2020: USPS HQ and NALC Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

Board Memo 085-2020: USPS HQ and NALC Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

Executive Board,

The Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) have reached a tentative
agreement on a 44?month contract that covers more than 206,000 employees represented by the union.
(See attached USPS HQ Memo).

NAPS and USPS pay and benefits consultation process is governed by federal law under Title 39
U.S.C. §1004. Basically, pay consultations between NAPS and the USPS will begin within 45 days from
when the largest postal union ratifies their national agreement with the USPS. See the respective
Title 39 reference below.

Title 39, Section (e) (1) The Postal Service shall, within 45 days of each date on which an
agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement between the Postal Service and the
bargaining representative recognized under section 1203 of this title which represents the largest
number of employees, make a proposal for any changes in pay policies and schedules and fringe
benefit programs

for members of the supervisors’ organization which are to be in effect during the same period as
covered by such agreement.

Please share this NAPS memo and attachment with your respective membership.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 084-2020: USPS HQ Announces Officer Transitions and Organizational Changes

Board Memo 084-2020: USPS HQ Announces Officer Transitions and Organizational Changes

Executive Board,
Please see the attached memorandum from Postmaster General DeJoy announcing
officer transitions and corresponding memorandum from Chief Human Resources Officer, Isaac Cronkhite, regarding organizational changes to support the Postal Service mission.
This will also be posted on our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.
Thank you and be safe
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 083-2020: Notice of Stand Up Talk re Social Distancing Reminder

Board Memo 083-2020: Notice of Stand Up Talk re Social Distancing Reminder

USPS Headquarters has issued an updated Stand Up Talk reiterating the importance of wearing a mask
and maintaining social distance.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 082-2020: Notice of Mailing Standards Specialist Job Analysis

Board Memo 082-2020: Notice of Mailing Standards Specialist Job Analysis

USPS Headquarters issued a notice today that they plan to conduct a job analysis of the following
Mailing Standard Specialist jobs pursuant to the MOU Re: Clerk Craft Jobs in order to address
concerns raised by the APWU. The following positions will be analyzed

Mailing Requirements Clerk (P7-06) (Occupation Code: 2345-0030)

Mailing Requirements Clerk (P7-07)
(Occupation Code: 2345-32XX)

Mailing Standards Specialist (EAS-16) (Occupation Code: 2345-0022)

Note that this survey is voluntary and will remain strictly confidential. Please share the
attached with your membership. It ill also be posted on our

website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Board Memo 081-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection

Board Memo 081-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection

USPS Headquarters issued an updated Stand Up Talk regarding best practices for protecting safety
and promoting employee wellness. It reiterates the importance of wearing a mask and maintaining
social distance.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 080-2020: USPS FY2020 NPA: National Adjustments & Mitigation Process/Timeline & NPA Mitigation Calculator

Board Memo 080-2020: USPS FY2020 NPA: National Adjustments & Mitigation Process/Timeline & NPA Mitigation Calculator

Executive Board,

Attached is a USPS HQ memo from the CHRO to Postal Officers related to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020
National Performance Assessment (NPA) Unit Mitigation Process. Also, attached is a PowerPoint on the FY20 NPA Mitigation Methodology and an NPA calculator for EAS to validate their COVID
mitigation. This NPA calculator is also on the NPA site to help individuals identify how the
ratings were adjusted.

NAPS consulted with USPS HQ regarding concerns as to how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting the
FY2020 NPA Corporate/Unit indictors. Per consultation, the Postal Service completed an impact
analysis on the NPA indicators. As such, the NPA Composite Performance Summary on the End-of- Year
Scorecards have been adjusted or mitigated on a national level by the USPS to reflect the
identified impacts.

Please note the mitigation deadline and the fact that additional mitigation requests related to the
COVID-19 pandemic will not be considered as they have already been made by USPS HQ. Share this
NAPS Board Memo and the respective USPS attachments with your membership. This Board Memo and respective attachments will be posted on the NAPS website.

Board Memo 079-2020: Further Update to Policy on USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Board Memo 079-2020: Further Update to Policy on USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Executive Board,

The attached USPS memo from Isaac Cronkhite, CHRO, continues with the limitation on business travel during the pandemic through at least January 19, 2021. Please share the attached with your membership.

If you or any member have questions regarding this memo, please direct them to NAPS HQ to be further forwarded to USPS HQ for a respective answer. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 078-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes for Priority Mail Flat Rate Retail Effective Januar

Board Memo 078-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes for Priority Mail Flat
Rate Retail Effective January 24, 2021

NAPS Headquarters was notified today that the Postal Service has filed noticed with the Postal
Regulatory Commission of price changes to take effect January 24, 2021. USPS proposes a 3.5%
increase for Priority Mail service and 1.2% for Priority Mail Express service. The attached USPS
letter provides for more details.

Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 077-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Jan 19, 2021

Board Memo 077-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Jan 19, 2021

Executive Board,

The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until January 19. (See attached).

In a September 4, 2020 letter to USPS HQ, NAPS did not believe it was necessary to continue with
the 120-Day Rule exception after September 14. NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Board Memo 076-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to January 19, 2021.

Board Memo 076-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to January 19, 2021.

Executive Board,

Please share the attached November 5, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS
Telework Contingency Policy until January 19, 2021. This extension applies to the respective EAS
employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster Generals March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 075-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Postmarking Policies

Board Memo 075-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Postmarking Policies

USPS Headquarters issued an updated Stand Up Talk regarding postmarking policies for Retail Unit
Employees for election mail and other mail.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 074-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection

Board Memo 074-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talk re COVID-19 Protection

USPS Headquarters issued an updated Stand Up Talk regarding COVID-19 protections and best
practices. It reiterates the importance of wearing a mask and maintaining social distance.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at
https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 073-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Political and Election Mail

Board Memo 073-2020: Notice of Updated Stand Up Talks re Political and Election Mail

USPS Headquarters issued three updated Stand Up Talks regarding extraordinary measures to be taken in regards to election and political mail in the lead up to the Presidential Election next week.

It specifies procedures to take when handling
undeliverable political/election mail, as well as conducting virtual GEMBA walks.

Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our
website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Board Memo 072-2020: Notice of District Field Finance Job Analysis

Board Memo 072-2020: Notice of District Field Finance Job Analysis

USPS Headquarters issued a notice today that they plan to conduct a job analysis of the following
District Finance jobs:

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Mgr. Finance (District) EAS-25 (Occupation Code: 0505-7065) Mgr. Finance (District) EAS-24
(Occupation Code: 0505-7063) Mgr. Finance (District) EAS-23 (Occupation Code: 0505-7064)

Mgr. Financial Programs Compliance EAS-21 (Occupation Code: 0505- Budget/Financial Analyst
(District) EAS-19 (Occupation Code: 0504-5022)

Note that this survey is voluntary and will remain strictly confidential. Please share the
attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Board Memo 071-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail guidance

Board Memo 071-2020: USPS issues updated memorandum re: election mail
guidance

USPS Headquarters issued an updated memorandum on election mail guidance
titled “Extraordinary Measures Memorandum” on October 20, 2020. It highlights, among other things, the importance of timely and efficient handling of Election Mail.
Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on our
website at https://naps.org/Bulletin-Board-Archive.

Board Memo 070-2020: USPS Issues Updated Stand Up Talk for Customer Signature Service

Board Memo 070-2020: USPS Issues Updated Stand Up Talk for Customer Signature Service

USPS HQ issued an updated mandatory stand up talk today regarding customer signature service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please share the attached with your membership. It will also be posted on
our website at https://naps.org/Bulletin- Board-Archive.

Thank you and be safe,

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 069-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes Effective January 24, 2021

Board Memo 069-2020: Postal Service Files Notice with PRC for Price Changes Effective January 24, 2021

NAPS Headquarters was notified today that the Postal Service has filed noticed with the Postal
Regulatory Commission of price changes to take effect January 24, 2021. USPS proposal would
approximately raise First-Class mail prices by 1.8% and all other categories by 1.5%. The attached
USPS letter provides for more details.

Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. Memo will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 068-2020: Roy Beaudoin Interim Appointment as NAPS Central Gulf Area VP

Board Memo 68-2020: Roy Beaudoin Interim Appointment as NAPS Central

Gulf Area VP

Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of the NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws, National
President Brian J. Wagner has selected, with unanimous approval from the NAPS Executive Board, Roy
Beaudoin, President of Shreveport NAPS Branch 170 and Former NAPS Central Gulf Area VP, to fill the
vacant position of NAPS Central Gulf Area VP, effective immediately.

Roy replaces former Central Gulf Area Vice President, Cornel Rowel, Sr., who resigned his position
effective October 6, 2020, due to personal reasons. Roy Beaudoin has a vast amount of NAPS
experience as a former National Executive Board member. Roy will serve as interim Central Gulf
Area Vice President until the next NAPS National Convention in August 2021.

Please welcome Roy Beaudoin to the NAPS National Executive Board. Please share this memo with your
membership.

Thank you and be safe

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 067-2020: Cornel Rowel, Sr., Central Gulf Area VP Resigns from NAPS Executive Board

Board Memo 067-2020: Cornel Rowel, Sr., Central Gulf Area VP Resigns from NAPS Executive Board

The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) has had the great privilege and honor to have an outstanding Executive Board member in Cornel Rowel, Sr. representing members of the Central Gulf Area. Due to person reasons and after careful consideration, Cornel has elected to resign his position on the NAPS Executive Board. Cornel has submitted his formal resignation letter as NAPS Central Gulf Area Vice President, effective immediately. NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner accepted Cornel’s resignation from the Executive Board.

In his letter, Cornel thanked the members of the NAPS Central Gulf Area for allowing him to serve them as an Executive Board member. He further expressed his gratefulness for the many wonderful experiences, valuable opportunities to learn and grow as a NAPS national officer and being part of our “Great Association”. Cornel wished NAPS continued growth and success in the future.

Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of NAPS Constitution & Bylaws, President Wagner will begin the process to fill the Central Gulf Area Vice President vacancy on an interim basis until the next national convention.

NAPS thanks Cornel Rowel, Sr. for his many years of outstanding service, representation and advocacy as NAPS Central Gulf Area Vice President. NAPS wishes Cornel all the best and thanks his family for sharing Cornel with our NAPS family.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 066-2020: COVID-19 Update / USPS “Return-To-Work" Guidance Revised

Board Memo 066-2020: COVID-19 Update / USPS “Return-To-Work" Guidance Revised

Executive Board,

USPS HQ made some clarifications to the COVID-19 Employee Return-to-Work (RTW) guidelines as the last revisions to the document were made on May 6, 2020. Clarifications were made to ensure that the RTW guidelines remained consistent with CDC guidance (see additional attachments). The RTW document is effective 9/30/20 and is being distributed to the field.

Please share this NAPS board memo and respective attachments with your membership. This information will also be posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 065-2020 USPS HQ Retail and Delivery Issues Political and Election Mail Checklist

Board Memo 065-2020: USPS HQ Retail and Delivery Issues Political and Election Mail Checklist

Executive Board,

Please share the attached USPS HQ memo and Retail and Delivery political and election mail checklist with your membership. The attached documents have been sent to the field. This NAPS board memo and respective attachments will be posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 064-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Dec. 31, 2020

Board Memo 064-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Dec. 31, 2020

Executive Board,

USPS HQ has extended the May 20, 2020 memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to December 31, 2020. This memorandum was to
expire on September 25, but has again been extended to the end of calendar year 2020.

Please share the attached and this Board Memo with your membership. The memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org. Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 063-2020: USPS HQ Clarifying Operational Instructions

Board Memo 063-2020: USPS HQ Clarifying Operational Instructions

Executive Board,

The attached USPS HQ memo from Chief Retail and Delivery Officer Kristin Seaver and Chief Logistics
and Processing Operations Officer Dave Williams was shared by the USPS with NAPS HQ. This USPS memo
addresses misinformation and clears up confusion about the status of the Postal Service's practices
concerning Overtime, Hiring, Retail Hours, Collection Boxes, Truck Schedules, Mail Processing, and Election Mail. These Clarifying Operational Instructions detail practices as they currently stand
related to those topics.

Please share this NAPS memo and USPS attachment with your members. It will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board of NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 062-2020 USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Support Structure Alignment UPDATED

Board Memo 062-2020: USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Support Structure Alignment – UPDATE as of 09/23/20

Executive Board,

This is an update to Board Memo 062-2020 below. Attached is an EXCEL spreadsheet that supports
Isaac Cronkhite’s September 21 memo and Region Maps (attached) on the CHRO Support Structure
Realignment. There will be six support regions led by the Regional HR Directors. The EXCEL
attachment (with tabs) displays the districts, regions and divisions that each Regional HR Director will oversee.

Please share this updated NAPS Board Memo and new EXCEL attachment with your members. This update will replace the current Board Memo 062-2020 that was originally posted on the Bulletin Board of
NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Executive Board,

NAPS received this afternoon, the attached USPS HQ memo regarding the CHRO support structure
alignment. NAPS is reviewing this memo that has already been sent to the field. Furthermore, NAPS
has requested a briefing related to the recently announced USPS organizational structure changes.
Please share this memo and attachments with your membership. This memo will be posted on the
Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org. As more information becomes available, NAPS will share
with the Executive Board and members.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 061-2020 NAPS Responds to Postal Service Affidavits Targeting Local Supervisors & Managers for Mail Delays

Board Memo 061-2020: NAPS Responds to Postal Service Affidavits Targeting Local Supervisors & Managers for Mail Delays

Executive Board,

Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak expressing NAPS’s disappointment that top leaders at the U.S. Postal
Service, in affidavits filed in federal court on September 11, 2020, referred to local USPS
supervisors and managers as a reason for the delay of mail across the country.

Please share this NAPS Newsbreak with your membership. It will also be posted on the Bulletin
Board section of the NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 060-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule Temporarily Extended to Nov. 15, 2020

Executive Board,

The USPS has again extended the 120-Day Rule in Handbook EL-312, Section 743.15, 120-Calendar-Day Limit on Higher-Level Temporary Assignments, until November 15. (See attached).

In a September 4, 2020 letter to USPS HQ, NAPS did not believe it was necessary to continue with the 120-Day Rule exception after September 14. NAPS continues to advocate that vacant EAS positions be posted and filled within 120-days. Please share the attachment and memo with your membership. It will also be posted on the NAPS website Bulletin Board.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 059-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to November 16, 2020

Executive Board,

Please share the attached September 1, 2020 USPS HQ correspondence, again extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until November 16, 2020. This extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the Postmaster General’s March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 058-2020: USPS Modifies AL Carryover for Leave Year 2020 and Annual Leave Exchange for Leave Year 2021

Executive Board,

Due to the impacts of COVID-19 on travel, postal staffing shortages and state quarantine guidelines, etc., some members were unable to take vacation this year. As a result, this created a situation where numerous EAS could possibly lose earned annual leave by the end of the USPS 2020 leave year. Therefore, at the August 2020 USPS/NAPS consultative meeting, NAPS requested the USPS increase the maximum annual leave carryover and annual leave exchange amounts.

USPS notified NAPS that our request was a pay talk issue and would be reviewed separately from the monthly consultative. Per NAPS’s request, the USPS agreed to modify ELM 512.321, Maximum Carryover Amounts with an alternate decision to NAPS’s request. The attached September 3, 2020 correspondence provides details regarding the USPS’s decision to modify its annual leave and leave exchange policy.

In brief, for Leave Year 2020, the USPS increased the maximum carryover by 80 hours. For Leave Year 2021, the maximum annual leave exchange (ALE) amount was increased by 40 hours. NAPS appreciates the Postal Service decision to modify this policy to protect EAS well-earned annual leave during this pandemic. NAPS does encourage active members to take their annual leave for rest, for recreation and for personal purposes. This memo and attachment will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’s website, naps.org. Please share with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 057-2020: USPS EAS Supervisor (SCS & SDO) Job Analysis Survey

Executive Board,

Attached, please find USPS correspondence dated August 28, 2020 related to the Postal Service’s plan to conduct a voluntary job analysis survey of EAS supervisor positions (SCS & SDO). Approximately 8,800 supervisors will receive a survey by email. The attached also contains a USPS memo dated September 1, 2020 to USPS Regional and Area Vice Presidents and the referenced October 9, 2019 notification letter to NAPS. This memo and attachments will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, naps.org. Please share with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 056-2020: USPS Zoom Meeting – Professional Backgrounds, Imaging and Photographic Images

Executive Board,

Attached, please find USPS policy memos dated September 1, 2020 and April 3, 2019 regarding Video Use, Images, and Virtual Backgrounds on Zoom and employee use of photographic images on USPS platforms, respectively. These documents provide additional information regarding the professionalism that is required when participating is respective USPS virtual meetings. This information will be posted on the NAPS Bulletin Board on the NAPS website, naps.org.

Please share with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 055-2020 USPS Organizational Structure District Staff Alignments

Executive Board,

NAPS received a copy of the attached August 18, 2020 memo from the office of Isaac Cronkhite, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) regarding the new Organizational Structure-District Staff Alignments. NAPS has requested a briefing on this matter. Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 054-2020: NAPS Newsbreak - Executive Board Votes to Appeal Lawsuit Against USPS

Board Memo 054-2020: NAPS Newsbreak - Executive Board Votes to Appeal Lawsuit Against USPS

Executive Board,

Attached, please find a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the action taken by the NAPS Executive Board on
Sunday, August 9, 2020, voting in favor of appealing the lower court’s decision of the lawsuit NAPS filed against the US Postal Service. Please share the attached with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 053-2020: USPS Hiring Freeze on Non-Bargaining Unit Hiring

Board Memo 053-2020: USPS Hiring Freeze on Non-Bargaining Unit Hiring

Executive Board,

USPS HQ announced a hiring freeze on non-bargaining unit hiring. The freeze applies to all external
hiring and internal promotions for all non-bargaining unit employees (EAS, Attorney, Pay Band, and
PCES). The attached document provides additional details regarding this USPS hiring freeze policy.

If members have any questions regarding the attached, they should direct them to their respective
NAPS Area VP, Regional VP or NAPS Headquarters, not USPS HQ. Please share this memo and attachment
with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 052-2020: USPS HQ Announces New Business Plan

August 7, 2020

Board Memo 052-2020: USPS HQ Announces New Business Plan

Executive Board,

Today, August 7, 2020, the Postal Service notified NAPS Headquarters that a new USPS business plan has been approved by the USPS Board of Governors (BOG). The first part of the new plan involves a realignment of the USPS area organizational structure to focus on three business lines, involving retail and delivery, logistics and processing and commerce. As reported in USPS announcements (attached), “ … [T]hese organizational changes do not initiate a reduction-in-force, and there are no immediate employee impacts.” Also attached is the new USPS organizational chart.

Over the past several weeks, NAPS Headquarters has closely monitored changes in Postal Service operational approaches and surrounding developments. At our last USPS-NAPS consultative session on July 27, 2020, USPS noted that these operational changes were not subject to USPS-NAPS consultation because they fell within the scope of existing policies and rules, even if outside the norm of past practice. That perspective may not necessarily apply to future practices, as NAPS receives additional information from USPS on the business plan and realignment consequences. NAPS intends to fully exercise all available consultation rights on all appropriate matters.

We will continue to keep our membership fully advised on these developments and to make available our resources and assistance to our members. For example, in the deployment of cost-cutting strategies, where EAS employees become subject to debt determination letters for the cost of extra trips or unauthorized overtime, the services of the NAPS Disciplinary Defense Fund (DDF) will be available for members subject to false charges of extra trip or overtime fees. Similarly, the DDF will remain available to represent members subject to disciplinary charges for following proper instructions leading to the delay of mail, missed deliveries, or other grounds.

As the USPS implements the new business plan, it is important that members follow all proper instructions, verbal or written. When NAPS members receive verbal instructions outside postal policies or guidelines, they should follow-up with an email to their manager or higher-level leadership to request clarification. Furthermore, if a member is unsure of an order, be sure to review ELM 665.15 Obedience to Orders, which states; If an employee has reason to question the propriety of a supervisor's order, the individual must nevertheless carry out the order and may immediately file a protest in writing to the official in charge of the installation or may appeal through official channels.

NAPS is committed to the success of the Postal Service. We are also committed to our members’ success and protecting their livelihoods and rights in the workplace. To that end, NAPS will consult in good faith with the USPS and provide postal leadership with input to achieve success for both parties.

As more information becomes available on the USPS business plan and its impact, NAPS will provide timely and relevant updates. Please share this memo with your membership.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 051-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication July 6 to August 2, 2020

Board Memo 051-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication July 6 to August 2, 2020

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached NAPS COVID-19 Communication for July 6 to August 2,
2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS website, naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 050-2020: USPS HQ Postal News Releases

Board Memo 050-2020: USPS HQ Postal News Releases

Executive Board,

Attached, please find two USPS HQ Postal News releases. One release is a statement from PMG Louis
DeJoy dated July 27, 2020 regarding USPS operational excellence and financial stability. The other
Postal News, dated July 29, 2020, pertains to the USPS and US Department of Treasury reaching an
agreement in principle on the $10 billion CARES Act lending authority.

Please share this memo and attachments with your respective members. Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 049-2020: NAPS Newsbreak and Talking Points re Court Decision on Lawsuit Against USPS

Board Memo 049-2020: NAPS Newsbreak and Talking Points re Court Decision on Lawsuit Against USPS

Executive Board,

Attached, please find a NAPS Headquarters’ newsbreak along with talking points related to the D.C.
District Court decision on NAPS’ lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service. The newsbreak will be
posted on NAPS’ website and social media.

Talking points and the newsbreak may be used to help answer members’ questions. Please share this
memo and attachments with your respective members.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 048-2020: NAPS Receives Court Decision on USPS Lawsuit

Board Memo 048-2020: NAPS Receives Court Decision on USPS Lawsuit

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters today (July 17, 2020) received a decision (attached) from the D.C. District Court on NAPS’ lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service over pay and representation. The District Court granted the Postal Service’s motion to dismiss. NAPS has the option to appeal the Court’s decision within 30 days.

Please share this memo with your membership. Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 047-2020: USPS Test - Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS)

Board Memo 047-2020: USPS Test - Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS)

Executive Board,

The attached Postal Service correspondence and documents are related to the USPS delivery initiative test – Expedited Street/Afternoon Sortation (ESAS). NAPS has requested a ESAS briefing, which is schedule for next week. Please note that this is a USPS test for future consideration for implementation. Please share this information with your membership. This Board Memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 046-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Sept. 25, 2020

Board Memo 046-2020: USPS HQ Extends Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers to Sept. 25, 2020

Executive Board,

USPS HQ has extended the May 20th memorandum with NAPS regarding the temporarily modified pay
provision for specific Field FLSA-Exempt Managers to September 25, 2020. Please share the attached
and this Board Memo with your membership. The memo will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of
NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 045-2020: USPS Again Extends Telework Contingency Policy Until September 21, 2020

Board Memo 045-2020: USPS Again Extends Telework Contingency Policy
Until September 21, 2020

Executive Board,
Please share the attached USPS HQ correspondence that is again extending the
USPS Telework Contingency Policy until at least September 21, 2020. This Board
Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 044-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule /Union MOUs Temporarily Extended Due to COVID-19

Board Memo 044-2020: USPS 120-Day Rule /Union MOUs Temporarily
Extended Due to COVID-19

Executive Board,

Because of the current COVID-19 climate, the USPS has extended the 120-Day
Rule to Monday, September 14, 2020 (attached). Due to a miscommunication
between NAPS and the USPS, consultation in accordance with Title 39 did not
occur on this extension. NAPS will not object to this current extension, but has
expressed that all vacant EAS positions be filled to avoid any future extension of
this policy.
In addition, the USPS has extended numerous COVID related union MOU’s until
September 25, 2020. Those specific MOU’s are not attached, but may be found on
the NAPS website at naps.org on our NAPS COVID-19 Information & Resources
page. Please share this memo and attachments with your membership.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2020: Updated EAS Min/Max Salary and Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Charts

June 30, 2020

Board Memo 043-2020: Updated EAS Min/Max Salary and Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) Charts

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached updated EAS Supervisor Differential Adjustment (SDA) and Min/Max. Salary Charts. This board memo is also posted on the Bulletin Board section of the NAPS website and the EAS SDA and EAS Min/Max Salary Charts are posted on the Forms & Documents section of the NAPS website.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 043-2020 NAPS COVID-19 Communication June 15 to July 5, 2020

Board Memo 043-2020: NAPS COVID-19 Communication June 15 to July 5,
2020

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached NAPS COVID-19 Communication
for June 15 to July 5, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS
website, naps.org.
Thank you and stay safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 042-2020: NAPS’ Ask Please Wear A Mask!

Board Memo 042-2020: NAPS’ Ask – Please Wear A Mask!

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) is committed to the safety and health of its members, their families and all postal employees, not only during a pandemic, but at all times. Currently, the news and medical experts are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across many states, including Florida, Texas and California, just to name a few. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is not going away anytime soon. We ask members not to underestimate the affects this pandemic can have on their health or the health of their families and with whom they work.

The attached Postal Service face covering guidelines is a reminder to all postal employees to continue to practice social distancing and to wear face coverings to protect themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. NAPS supports these USPS guidelines as they are intended to protect the health and safety of all. NAPS Headquarters is asking all EAS to comply with the USPS face mask policy when on the clock. We want to avoid non-compliance issues of our members that may result in corrective action! But, just as important, we want to avoid any NAPS member, EAS or other postal employee contracting COVID-19, resulting in a serious health issue that cannot be corrected.

NAPS cannot overemphasize the importance for all members, active and associate, to wear face masks/coverings while at work or in the public. NAPS highly encourages not just members, but all EAS, to lead by example and wear face masks/coverings and practice social distancing in the workplace or in public places while on the clock. We further ask that you continue to lead by example, when off the clock, by practicing the same social distancing and face covering protocols.

Again, the COVID-19 virus is still spreading and the daily reporting of new confirmed cases and the analysis tracing indicates that positive tested employees admitted they were not wearing face coverings! Additionally, along with face coverings, the best defense against the spread of coronavirus and other illnesses is to regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Always cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing by using a tissue or your elbow.

NAPS is very proud of postal employees, especially all active EAS and retired NAPS members for their dedication, commitment and hard work during these very challenging and difficult times to deliver America’s mail or support those who do. Please share this board memo and its attachments with your membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you in advance for your attention and support in this matter. Be and stay safe!

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 041-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication June 1-14, 2020

Board Memo 041-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication June 1-14, 2020

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for June 1-14, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 040-2020: New USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Gives Video Message

June 15, 2020

Board Memo 040-2020: New USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Gives Video Message

Executive Board,

Postmaster General DeJoy released a video this morning speaking on his plans for USPS during his tenure as the new Postmaster General. Please share this link with your membership:

https://link.usps.com/2020/06/15/trajectory-for-success/.

This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 039-2020: USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Board Memo 039-2020: USPS Business Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Executive Board,

The attached USPS memo from Isaac Cronkhite, CHRO, continues with the limitation on business travel during the pandemic. Please share the attached with your membership. If you or any member have questions regarding this memo, please direct them to NAPS HQ to be further forwarded to USPS HQ for a respective answer. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 038-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to August 3

Board Memo 038-2020: USPS Extends Telework Contingency Policy to August 3

Executive Board,

Please share the attached USPS HQ correspondence extending the USPS Telework Contingency Policy until at least August 3, 2020. This new telework extension applies to the respective EAS employees (nonbargaining) as referenced in the PMG’s March 17, 2020 memorandum. This Board Memo will be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 037-2020: USPS Newsbreak - Statement from PMG Megan Brennan

Board Memo 037-2020: USPS Newsbreak – Statement from PMG Megan
Brennan

Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached USPS Newsbreak from Postmaster
General Megan Brennan. This communication will be posted on NAPS’s Facebook
page and the Bulletin Board of NAPS website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 036-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 25-31, 2020

Board Memo 036-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 25-31,
2020

Executive Board,
Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19
Communication for May 25-31, 2020. This communication will also be posted on
NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 035-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 18-24, 2020

Board Memo 035-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication May 18-24,
2020

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19
Communication for May 18-24, 2020. This communication will also be posted on
NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.
Thank you and continue to stay and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 034-2020 USPS Issues Mission Statement

Board Memo 034-2020: USPS Issues Mission Statement

Executive Board,

The USPS has issued a mission statement (attached), adopted by the USPS Board of Governors (BOG) on April 1, 2020. Please share this Board Memo and the attachment with your membership. This memo/attachment will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of NAPS’ website, naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 033-2020 USPS HQ Agrees to Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers

Board Memo 033-2020: USPS HQ Agrees to Additional Pay for Field EAS Managers

Executive Board,

On April 8, 2020 NAPS sent to Postmaster General Megan Brennan a letter requesting hazard pay for EAS and additional pay for exempt EAS per ELM 434.143. Attached is the USPS response to NAPS’ request along with a copy of our April 8^th letter. The Postal Service has denied NAPS’ request for hazard pay, but temporarily modify applicable pay provisions for a list of Field EAS managers, effective May 23 to July 17, 2020. Please note that NAPS will continue to pursue Hazard Pay via the current Pandemic Premium Pay provisions being sought legislatively for Federal employees, including USPS.

Please share this Board Memo and attachment with your membership. It will also be posted on the Bulletin Board of the NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 032-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 11-17, 2020

Board Memo 032-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 11-17, 2020

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for May 11-17, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 031-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 4-10, 2020

Board Memo 031-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication May 4-10, 2020

Executive Board,

Please share with your members the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for May 4-10, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 030-2020: NAPS Newsbreak 75th PMG Announced

Board Memo 030-2020: NAPS Newsbreak 75^th PMG Announced

Executive Board,

Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the announcement of the 75^th Postmaster General of the United States. Please share with your members. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 029-2020 National Convention Rescheduled

Board Memo 029-2020: 67^th NAPS National Convention Reschedule Update

Executive Board,

Attached is an update regarding the rescheduling of the 67^th NAPS 2020 National Convention to August 2021. Please share the attached with your membership. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 028-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 25 through May 3, 2020

Board Memo 028-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 25 through May 3, 2020

Executive Board,

As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 25 through May 3, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook, and naps.org.

Thank you and stay safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 027-2020: NAPS Reschedules 2020 National Convention to 2021

Board Memo 027-2020: NAPS Reschedules 2020 National Convention to 2021 (5/4/20)

Executive Board,

Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the rescheduling of the 2020 National Convention to 2021. Please share with your membership. This information will also be posted on the NAPS website, naps.org and on NAPS Facebook.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 026-2020 NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 18-24, 2020

Board Memo 026-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 18-24, 2020 (4/27/20)

Executive Board,

As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 18-24, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be safe and stay healthy.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 025-2020: USPS Temporarily Modifies 120-Day Rule

Board Memo 025-2020: USPS Temporarily Modifies 120-Day Rule (4/22/20)

Executive Board,

In consultation with NAPS HQ and with our concurrence, the USPS has temporarily modified the 120-day rule through Thursday, July 16. Please share the attached correspondence with your membership. This notice will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org, under board mail.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 024-2020- NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 11-20, 2020

Board Memo 024-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication April 11-17, 2020 (4/20/20)

Executive Board,

As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share with your membership the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Communication for the week of April 11-17, 2020. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be and stay safe.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 023-2020: 2020 National Convention Resolutions

Board Memo 023-2020: 2020 National Convention Resolutions (4/16/20)

NAPS Headquarters understands that the majority of national convention resolutions are supported and passed at NAPS state conventions. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many scheduled Spring and Summer NAPS state conventions have been cancelled. NAPS thanks those state branches and their respective NAPS national regional and area vice presidents for their action to protect NAPS members and their families against the spread of COVID-19. These convention cancellations may impact how NAPS state approved resolutions may be submitted for the 2020 National Convention.

Though a NAPS state convention may have been cancelled that does not prohibit a NAPS state or local branch, including state executive boards, from submitting national convention resolutions by the July 7^th deadline. There is no NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws requirement that requires a resolution be first approved at a NAPS state convention prior to submission to NAPS headquarters for publication in the national convention One Book. In previous national conventions, local branches have sent in national convention resolutions on their own.

NAPS headquarters continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its possible impact on our upcoming national convention. If a change in our convention is necessary NAPS HQ will advise members as soon as reasonably possible. However, at this time, national convention resolutions are due to NAPS Headquarters by July 7^th for publication in the convention One Book. Any resolution received after the July 7^th deadline will not be accepted for publication in the One Book. Therefore, the respective branch must submit 1,500 copies of their resolution to the NAPS Executive Vice President at the national convention before the resolution deadline outlined in the approved national convention rules.

Please share this information with your members. This board memo will also be posted on the NAPS website, www.naps.org. Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 022-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 4-10, 2020

Board Memo 022-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication April 4-10, 2020 (4/13/20)

Executive Board,

As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please share the attached NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for the week of April 4-10, 2020 with your membership. This communication will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org. Be and stay safe.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 021-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2020

Board Memo 021-2020: NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2020

Executive Board,

As efforts continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, NAPS HQ will put out a weekly update summarizing the past week’s action by NAPS, USPS and Congress. Please share the first NAPS HQ COVID-19 Weekly Communication for the week of March 30-April 3 with your membership. This communications will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website,www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 020-2020: NAPS HQ National COVID-19 Message to Members

Board Memo 020-2020: NAPS HQ National COVID-19 Message to Members (3/30/19)

Executive Board,

Please share the attached NAPS Headquarters’ National message, addressed to all NAPS members, with your respective membership list. This message will also be posted on NAPS Facebook and website, www.naps.org.

Thank you and be safe.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 019-2020- NAPS National Convention Self-Nomination Committee Request Deadline March 31, 2020

Board Memo 019-2020: NAPS National Convention Self-Nomination Committee Request Deadline March 31, 2020 (3/24/20)

Executive Board,

As a reminder, the deadline for submitting self-nomination requests for a 2020 NAPS National Convention Committed is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

In light of the COVID0-19 pandemic and per CDC Guidelines, NAPS Headquarters is currently closed until April 6, 2020. However, NAPS HQ is still safely accepting mail. Furthermore, members may submit their self-nomination requests online at www.naps.org. Therefore, there is no need to extend the committee deadline. However, there is a possibility that committee member selections and notifications may be delayed until the first of May.

At this time, the 2020 NAPS National Convention is still scheduled for August 17-21, 2020 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. NAPS HQ will provide any future updates accordingly.

Please share this memo with your membership.

Thank you.

Brian J. Wagner

NAPS National President

Board Memo 018-2020: NAPS DDF Provider Update on Status of MSPB and DCA Cases

Board Memo 018-2020: NAPS DDF Provider Update on Status of MSPB and DCA Cases (3/23/20)

Executive Board,

The Resident Officers received the update below from our NAPS Disciplinary Defense Provider, Al Lum of LRAG, LLC.

Hope that you are doing well. An update on processing Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) appeals and Debt Collection Act (DCA) petitions. Both MSPB and Judicial Offices are closed. Judges and staff are working remotely. Cases will continue to be filed with MSPB and the Judicial Office (electronically). However, cases are proceeding at a slower pace. For example, parties are requesting extensions for filings and hearings are being postponed. The forums are reviewing alternatives for in person hearings - Voom (video/teleconferencing). Judges are granting most, if not all requests. Note, LRAG has not received or seen anything in writing waiving deadlines for filing appeal/petitions.

I will continue to pick-up my mail, don't delay in sending any actions for appeal. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Stay well, be safe,

Albert Lum

Labor Relations Admin Group LLC

NAPS DDF

Office (347) 384-2519

Please share this information with your membership. Thank you. Also, please be safe.

Brian J. Wagner

NAPS National President

Board Memo 017-2020: USPS Non-Bargaining included in SLDC Modified Eligible Conditions

Board Memo 017-2020: USPS Non-Bargaining included in SLDC Modified Eligible Conditions (3/20/20)

Executive Board,

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the attached USPS correspondence confirms non-bargaining employees are included in the modified eligible conditions related to the Postal Service’s Sick Leave Dependent Care (SLDC) policy. Please share this memo and attachment with our membership. This memo will also be posted on the NAPS website.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 016-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update -- NAPS Headquarters to Temporarily Close Under CDC Guidelines

Board Memo 016-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update -- NAPS Headquarters to Temporarily Close Under CDC Guidelines (3/18/20)

Executive Board,

Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). NAPS HQ to temporarily close until Monday, April 6, 2020. Please share this memo and attached Newsbreak with your membership.

Thank you.

Brian J. Wagner

NAPS National President

Board Memo 015-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Recommends NAPS Activities be Rescheduled

Board Memo 015-2020: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update: NAPS Recommends NAPS Activities be Rescheduled (3/16/2020)

Executive Board,

Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding an update on the COVID-19
(Coronavirus) and upcoming NAPS activities. Please share this memo and the
attached with your membership.

Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 014-2020 H.R. 6085 Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act Introduced

Board Memo 014-2020: H.R. 6085 Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act Introduced (03/05/2020)

Executive Board,

Attached is a NAPS Newsbreak regarding the Postal Supervisors and Managers Fairness Act (H.R. 6085) that was introduced today by Rep. Gerry Connolly (DVA) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL).

Our NAPS legislative team was instrumental in their grassroots efforts to help get
H.R. 6085 introduced. This bill requires the timely start of the consultation process
between postal supervisor organizations and the Postal Service over USPSproposed
changes in pay and benefits for postal supervisors and mid-level employees.

The newsbreak will also be posted on NAPS’ website and Facebook page, too.
Please share this email with your members and encourage them to contact their
House member to request their co-sponsorship of H.R. 6085.

Thank you.
NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 013-2020 NAPS Lawsuit Status as of March 3, 2020

Board Memo 013-2020: NAPS Lawsuit Status as of March 3, 2020 (3/3/2020)

Executive Board,

The National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) continues to await DC District Court Judge
Royce Lamberth’s ruling on USPS’ motion to dismiss NAPS’ lawsuit. NAPS and USPS have filed all pleadings regarding the motion and now await the court’s ruling. If the judge denies USPS’ motion
to dismiss, the case will then proceed to discovery, and then to trial.

We hope to receive a ruling on the USPS motion to dismiss later this spring, though the precise
timing is difficult to predict. Our lawsuit is a civil case and is one of thousands of civil cases
before the DC District Court. Under law, federal courts must give priority to the handling of
criminal cases over civil cases. We will be notified through our counsel as soon as a ruling in
our case has been issued, and we will continue to keep you advised of developments as they occur.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 012-2020 NAPS Building Dedication to Honor Late Vince A. Palladino, Past National President

Board Memo 012-2020: NAPS Building Dedication to Honor Late Vince A. Palladino, Past National President (3/2/2020)

Executive Board,

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., at NAPS Headquarters, 1727 King Street, Alexandria, VA there will be a special dedication ceremony to name the NAPS building in honor of the late Vincent A. Palladino, NAPS National President from 1992-2004.

Among those speaking at the ceremony will be NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner, Executive
Vice President Ivan Butts, Secretary/Treasurer Chuck Mulidore, as well as Jim Stokes, STOLADI
Property Group, Tommy Roma, NAPS Northeast Region VP, and James Warden, NAPS New York Area VP.

There will also be special remarks from Jack Potter, Former Postmaster General, Megan Brennan,
Postmaster General, and Marylou Palladino, a member of the Palladino family. This event is open to NAPS members.

Please share with your membership that NAPS Headquarters will be officially named:

National Association of Postal Supervisors Vincent A. Palladino Building

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 011?2020 NAPS Notified Seattle NDC employee Tests Positive for the COVID?19

Board Memo 011?2020: NAPS Notified Seattle NDC employee Tests Positive for the COVID?19 (3/1/2020)

Executive Board,

The NAPS Resident Officers were notified on February 29, 2020 by Postal Service Headquarters in a
phone call that a Seattle NDC employee tested positive for the COVID?19, also known as the
Coronavirus. In consultation with the Seattle Public Health Department, USPS HQ has been informed
the current risk in the Seattle NDC is low and that the building in which the individual worked is
safe for employees.

Attached is a Mandatory Standup Talk for Seattle District employees and additional information USPS
HQ shared with NAPS via email regarding this matter. Please share this information with your
membership.

Thank you.

Brian J. Wagner

NAPS National President

Board Memo 010-2020 National Convention Delegate/Auxiliary/Guest Registration Now Open!

Board Memo 010-2020 National Convention Delegate/Auxiliary/Guest Registration Now Open! (2/25/20)

Executive Board,

Registration for the 2020 NAPS National Convention at the Gaylord Texan Resort is now open. Delegates, Auxiliary, and guests may now register for the 67^th NAPS National Convention this Aug. 17-21, 2020. Convention registration is all online and there is no onsite registration.

Please note that a full convention registration gets an attendee access to all NAPS sponsored activities and food events.

However, there is the new Meal Plan ticket that can be purchased for non-registered convention attendees. The Meal Plan ticket does NOT include a grand banquet ticket. A grand banquet ticket must be purchased separately if a full registration is not paid.

Members and guests should read the website carefully to make sure they are purchasing the correct ticket—Full Registration, Meal Plan Ticket, and Grand Banquet ticket. Members can locate the convention registration page on the NAPS website at https://naps.org/About-Us-National-Convention.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 009-2020: Roger Kennedy, Former NAPS Pioneer Area VP, Passes Away (2/25/20)

Board Memo 009-2020: Roger Kennedy, Former NAPS Pioneer Area VP, Passes Away (2/25/20)

Executive Board,

NAPS Headquarters is sad to announce that Roger Kennedy, former NAPS Pioneer Area Vice President, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Roger was appointed to the position of Pioneer Area Vice President in April 1991 by NAPS President Rubin Handelman when Bud Burkart was elevated to Eastern Region vice president. Roger continued to proudly serve NAPS and the members of the Pioneer Area until the 1998 National Convention in New Orleans, LA.

Services for Roger Kennedy are as follows:

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Southridge Church
100 Eagle Drive
South Charleston, WV 25309

Visitation: 11:00 a.m.

Funeral: 1:00 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to Roger Kennedy’s Family at:

The Family of Roger Kennedy

1018 Garnas Lane

South Charleston, WV 25309-2514

NAPS sends it deepest sympathies and condolences to the Kennedy family. Please keep Roger and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 008-2020: NAPS New Membership Brochure Mailed to 10K+ Eligible Non-Members (2/21/20)

Board Memo 008-2020: NAPS New Membership Brochure Mailed to 10K+ Eligible Non-Members (2/21/20)

Executive Board,

Attached is a PDF version of NAPS Headquarters’ new membership brochure. The brochure is part of NAPS’ 80/20 membership initiative. NAPS is encouraging each NAPS branch to increase their membership to 80% or higher in 2020. Overall, national NAPS membership is at approximately 72%.

This week NAPS mailed our new membership brochure to over 10,000 eligible non-members. Besides containing excellent information about the benefits of NAPS membership, an 1187 and business reply envelope were enclosed to make becoming a NAPS member easier for current non-members. As an added incentive, new members completing and submitting the NAPS 1187 will receive a $50 Signature Federal Credit Union NAPS Gift Card. Please note that sponsor rewards are not available when the NAPS 1187’s are received through this current 80/20 NAPS membership mailing.

As this mailing will be delivered next week, it is critical that Executive Board members reach out to their respective branches to support our 80/20 NAPS membership campaign. Please share this memo with your membership. Contact NAPS Headquarters if you have any questions regarding this membership initiative.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 007-2020: Father of Robert (Bob) Levi - Mr. Fred Levi Passes Away (2/18/20)

Board Memo 007-2020: Father of Robert (Bob) Levi – Mr. Fred Levi Passes Away (2/18/20)

Executive Board,

NAPS is sad to report that Mr. Fred Levi, father of Robert (Bob) Levi, NAPS Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17^th. Fred Levi was a proud career employee of the US Postal Department and the USPS for 30 years. Mr. Levi had a strong connection to NAPS. The late NAPS National President Rubin (Ruby) Handelman was Fred Levi’s first and most beloved postal supervisor.

Bob will be out of the NAPS office, following his father’s funeral on Feb. 19^th, to start the traditional Jewish 7-day period of mourning. Condolences may be sent to Robert (Bob) Levi and his family at the following address:

Mr. Robert Levi and Family

520 Lamberton Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20902

Please keep Bob and the entire Levi family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please share this message with your respective membership.

Thank you.

Brian J. Wagner

NAPS National President

Board Memo 006-2020 NAPS HQ Hires New Executive Administrative Assistant to the NAPS National President

Board Memo 006-2020 NAPS HQ Hires New Executive Administrative Assistant to NAPS National President (02/12/20)

Executive Board,

Effective Monday, February 10, 2020, NAPS HQ hired Rebekah Leo as the new Executive Administrative Assistant (EAA) to National President, Brian J. Wagner.

Besides being the EAA to President Wagner, Rebekah is responsible for NAPS’ social media and website updates, managing and coordination of general office duties, membership backup, assisting with LTS, and supporting President Wagner in the coordination of the NAPS national convention, just to name a few.

Prior to coming to NAPS, Rebekah was office manager and executive assistant to three lawyers in a small Washington, DC law office. Ms. Leo comes highly recommended from RP Staffing with very impressive resume, skill set, and experiences, including a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in International Politics and Human Rights.

Rebekah is versed in Quick Books, corporate tax filing, conversationally fluent in French and Spanish and considers herself a “Jill of all Trades”.

Ms. Leo brings a positive attitude and excellent personality to the NAPS HQ team. She is very excited to be working for a non-profit association like NAPS. Please welcome Rebekah Leo to NAPS HQ and to our NAPS family.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 005-2020 Lisa Douglas, President Hartford CT Branch 5, Appointed Interim NAPS New England Area VP

Board Memo 005-2020 Lisa Douglas, President Hartford CT Branch 5, Appointed Interim NAPS New England Area VP (02/07/20)

Executive Board:

Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of the NAPS National Constitution & Bylaws, National President Brian J. Wagner has appointed Lisa Douglas, Hartford, CT Branch 5 President and past 2018 NAPS National Convention Host Branch Committee Chairperson, as the interim NAPS New England Area Vice President. The NAPS Executive Board concurred the appointment of Lisa Douglas. Lisa has accepted the appointment, which is effective immediately.

Lisa Douglas will serve as the interim New England Area Vice President until the next election at the 2020 NAPS National Convention this August. Lisa replaces former New England Area Vice President, Cy Dumas, who voluntarily resigned his position on January 31, 2020. Please welcome Lisa Douglas to the NAPS Executive Board.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 004-2020 Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area VP, Resigns From NAPS and Executive Board

Board Memo 004-2020 Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area VP, Resigns From NAPS and Executive Board (02/01/20)

Executive Board:

Due to personal life commitments, on January 31, 2020, Cy Dumas, NAPS New England Area Vice President, voluntarily resigned his position from the NAPS Executive Board and his membership in NAPS as an Associate member. NAPS National President Brian J. Wagner accepted Cy Dumas’ executive board member and associate membership resignation, effective January 31, 2020.

Per Article VII, Elections, Section 3 of NAPS’ Constitution & Bylaws, President Wagner will begin the process to replace Cy Dumas as the New England Area Vice President for the remainder of his 2018-2020 NAPS term. NAPS wishes Cy all the best.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 003-2020 NAPS 2020 National Convention Hotel Registration Open!

Board Memo 003-2020 NAPS 2020 National Convention Hotel Registration Open! (01/22/20)

Executive Board:

Please share with your membership that hotel reservations for the 2020 NAPS National Convention at the Gaylord Texan this August is now open. Below is the link for hotel reservations.

https://book.passkey.com/gt/217832549?gtid=35bcd664f5dcff40ddb2e74a6cfb873a

If delegates or guests prefer to call the hotel to make their hotel reservations the phone number is 877-491-5138. The NAPS Group Code is: NAP.

Hotel reservation information is posted on the NAPS website: www.naps.org. Locate the reservation link by going to the “About Us” tab and then click on “National Convention.”

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 002-2020 USPS Update on Puerto Rico Earthquake

Board Memo 002-2020 USPS Update on Puerto Rico Earthquake (01/07/20)

Executive Board:

As you may know, Puerto Rico has been hit with a series of earthquakes yesterday (January 6) and into this morning, with the latest being around 9:00 AM. The Postal Service has provided a brief summary of the current situation in Puerto Rico.

NAPS ask that we keep all those impacted by this devastating natural disaster in your thoughts and prayers. Please know that the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) is available to help those in our postal family, who may be in need. All donations to PERF is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters

Board Memo 001-2020 NAPS HQ Two New Hires

Board Memo 001-2020 NAPS HQ Hires Two New Staff Members (01/06/20)

Executive Board:

Effective Saturday, January 4, 2020, two new NAPS HQ staff members, Conor Lane and Emily Christophersen, have been hired to manage NAPS membership, handle executive office duties, maintain NAPS’s social media and website, and assist with supporting the coordination of LTS and the national convention, just to name a few. Conor and Emily come highly recommended from RP Staffing with very impressive resumes, skills, and experiences. Both have positive personalities and are very excited to be working for NAPS.

Please welcome Conor Lane and Emily Christophersen to NAPS HQ and to our NAPS family.

Thank you.

NAPS Headquarters