Title 39, Postal ServiceRelease 119-102

§2010 Restrictions on Agreements

Title 39 › PART III — MODERNIZATION AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION › CHAPTER 20 — FINANCE › § 2010

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Postal Service must modernize and must not spend funds or make agreements (except under chapter 12) that stop using new equipment that cuts costs or improves service, unless needed for worker safety.

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Title 39, §2010

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The Postal Service shall promote modern and efficient operations and should refrain from expending any funds, engaging in any practice, or entering into any agreement or contract, other than an agreement or contract under chapter 12 of this title, which restricts the use of new equipment or devices which may reduce the cost or improve the quality of postal services, except where such restriction is necessary to insure safe and healthful employment conditions.

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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.

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Citation

39 U.S.C. § 2010

Title 39, Postal Service

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102