39 USC 5001: Provisions for carrying mail
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39 USC 5001: Provisions for carrying mail Text contains those laws in effect on December 21, 2024
From Title 39-POSTAL SERVICEPART V-TRANSPORTATION OF MAILCHAPTER 50-GENERAL
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§5001. Provisions for carrying mail

The Postal Service shall provide for the transportation of mail in accordance with the policies established under section 101(e) and (f) of this title and the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Postal Service may make arrangements on a temporary basis for the transportation of mail when, as determined by the Postal Service, an emergency arises. Such arrangements shall terminate when the emergency ceases and the Postal Service is promptly able to secure transportation services under other provisions of this title.

( Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766 .)


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.