49 U.S.C. § 41906 | Duty to oppose unreasonable prices under the Universal Postal Union Convention

The Secretary of State and the United States Postal Service shall—

(1)

take appropriate action to ensure that the prices paid for transporting mail under the Universal Postal Union Convention are not higher than reasonable prices for transporting mail; and

(2)

oppose any existing or proposed Universal Postal Union price that is higher than a reasonable price for transporting mail.

Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e)July 5, 1994108 Stat. 1156 Pub. L. 110–405, § 2(b)(7)(B)Oct. 13, 2008122 Stat. 4289 (, , , § 41909; renumbered § 41906, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes
41909	49 App.:1376(h)(2).	Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 406(h)(2); added Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–623, § 4, 88 Stat. 2103.

Historical and Revision Notes

41909

49 App.:1376(h)(2).

Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 406(h)(2); added Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–623, § 4, 88 Stat. 2103.

The words “necessary and” are omitted as being included in the word “appropriate”. The words “each” and “all” are omitted as surplus. The words “transporting mail” are substituted for “such services” for consistency in this section. The word “reasonable” is substituted for “fair and reasonable” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate an unnecessary word. See revision notes following 49:10101.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 41905 of this titleA prior section 41906 was renumbered .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Amendments

Pub. L. 110–405 section 41909 of this title2008— renumbered as this section.