Title 39 — Postal ServiceRelease 119-73not60
§5001 Provisions for Carrying Mail
Title 39 › Part V— TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL › Chapter 50— GENERAL › § 5001
Summary
The Postal Service must transport mail following the rules in section 101(e) and (f) and the other parts of this chapter. Even if other rules say otherwise, it may make temporary transport arrangements when it decides an emergency exists, and those arrangements stop when the emergency ends and it can quickly get regular transportation under the other rules.
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Title 39, §5001
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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.
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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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39 U.S.C. § 5001
Title 39 — Postal Service
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60