§ 5001. — Provisions for carrying mail.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 39USC5001]
TITLE 39--POSTAL SERVICE
PART V--TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL
CHAPTER 50--GENERAL
Sec. 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.)
Effective Date
Chapter 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.
