sections, the Department has traditionally transported equipment and supplies as mail. The limitation in section 560, namely that equipment and supplies may be transported as mail "when practicable for the utilization of car space paid for and not needed for mail," and the limitation in section 561 "in cases of emergency between October 1 and April 1, of any year," are not consistent with the provisions of the same act codified in sections 529 and 539. The limitations have therefore been eliminated. The words "equipment and supplies" are used to cover the detailed statement of supplies, e.g., "postal cards, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrappers, empty mail bags, furniture, equipment and other supplies" as in section 560 of title 39.

Subsection (b) restates section 541 of title 39. It is also based on sections 529, 560, and 561 of title 39 which require railroads to carry mail, including equipment and supplies.

Subsection (c) restates the first sentence of section 539 of title 39, but omits reference to the "manner in which the mails shall be conveyed." The manner of conveyance is covered in subsection (b) of this section. Subsection (d) restates the second sentence of section 539 of title 39. The last sentence of the section is covered by section 6207 of this title. It is also based on sections 529, 560, and 561 of title 39.

Subsection (e) covers section 523 of title 39.
Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6204. Facilities provided by railroads.

(a) A railroad engaged in the transportation of mail shall provide the following equipment and facilities

(1) cars or parts of cars used in the transportation and distribution of mail;

(2) facilities for protecting and handling mail in its custody;

(3) station space and rooms for handling, storing and transfer of mail in transit, including the separation thereof by packages for connecting lines, and for distribution of registered mail in transit; and

(4) when required by the Postmaster General, offices for employees of the postal transportation service engaged in station work, in which mail from station boxes may be distributed if additional space is not required therefor.

(b) Railway post office cars or parts thereof used for mail transportation and distribution must be of such construction, style, length, and character, and must be equipped in such manner as the Postmaster General requires. They must be constructed, equipped, maintained, heated, lighted, and cleaned by and at the expense of the railroad. The Postmaster General may not pay for full and apartment railway post office car service unless the car furnished therefor is sound in material and construction, equipped with sanitary drinking water containers and toilet facilities, and regularly and thoroughly cleaned. He may not accept or pay for service by a full railway post office car unless the car is constructed of steel, steel underframe, or equally indestructible material.

(c) A railroad shall place cars used for full or apartment railway post office car service in stations at such times before the departure of the trains as the Postmaster General directs. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 689.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 537, 538 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 427).

Section 537 of title 39 is covered by subsection (b). Changes were made in phraseology.

Section 538 of title 39 is covered by subsections (a) and (c). Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6205. Changes in service.

The Postmaster General may authorize, according to the need therefor, new or additional mail transportation service by railroad at the rates or compensation fixed pursuant to this chapter. He may reduce or discontinue service with pro rata reductions in compensation. The Postmaster General may not pay for additional service which he has not specifically authorized. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 690.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 564 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 427). Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6206. Evidence of service.

A railroad shall submit evidence of the performance of mail transportation service, signed by an authorized official, in such form and at such times as the Postmaster General requires. Mail transportation service is considered that of the railroad performing it regardless of the ownership of the property used by the railroad. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 690.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 556, 566 (July 18, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 427, 428; June 28, 1952, ch. 485, § 1(4), 66 Stat. 286).

The first sentence covers section 556 of title 39. The second sentence covers the first sentence of section 566 of title 39. The second sentence of the latter section relating to special land-grant rates, was omitted because such rates were abolished. See section 65(a) of title 49. Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6207. Fines and deductions.

(a) For refusal to perform mail transportation service required by the Postmaster General at rates or method of compensation established under this chapter, the Postmaster General shall fine

(1) an electric urban or interurban railroad, $100; and

(2) any other railroad, $1,000. Each day of refusal constitutes a separate offense. (b) The Postmaster General shall fine a railroad an amount he deems reasonable for

(1) failure or refusal to transport mail, equipment, and supplies on any train it operates when required by the Postmaster General;

(2) failure or refusal to furnish cars or apartments in cars for distribution purposes when required by the Postmaster General;

(3) failure or refusal to construct, equip, maintain, heat, light, and clean cars or apartments in cars for distribution purposes;

(4) failure or refusal to furnish appliances for use in case of accident, as required by the Postmaster General, in cars or apartments in cars used for distribution purposes; or

(5) other delinquencies in mail transportation and the service connected therewith.

(c) The Postmaster General may make deductions from the compensation of a railroad for failure to perform mail transportation service as authorized

and, if the failure to perform is due to the fault of the railroad, he may deduct a sum not exceeding three times the compensation applying to such service. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 690.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 539, 563, 567, 568, 570 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 428, 431; July 2, 1918, ch. 117, § 1, 40 Stat. 748).

Subsection (a) covers the fines that may be levied against railroads, including electric urban and interurban railroads, authorized by section 563 and the last sentence of section 570, title 39. The remainder of section 570 dealing with the fixing of fair and reasonable rates for the transportation of mail is covered by section 6208 of this title.

Subsection (b) paragraph (1) covers the last sentence of section 539, title 39. The remainder of said section is covered by subsections (a), (c), and (d) of section 6203 of this title.

Subsection (b) paragraphs (2), (3), (4) cover the provisions of section 567 of title 39.

Subsection (b) paragraph (5) covers that part of the first sentence of section 568, title 39, which relates to fines as distinguished from deductions.

Subsection (c) covers that part of section 568, title 39, which authorizes the Postmaster General to make deductions from the compensation of a railroad. Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6208. Interstate Commerce Commission to fix rates. (a) The Interstate Commerce Commission shall determine and fix from time to time the fair and reasonable rates or compensation for the transportation of mail by railroad and the service connected therewith and prescribe the method for computing such rates or compensation. The Com

mission shall publish its orders stating its determination under this section which shall remain in force until changed by it after notice and hearing.

(b) For the purpose of determining and fixing rates or compensation under this section, the Commission may make just and reasonable classifications of railroads and, where just and equitable, fix general rates applicable to railroads in the same classification.

(c) In determining and fixing fair and reasonable rates under this section, the Commission shall consider the relation between the Government and railroads as public service corporations, and the nature of public service as distinguished, if there is a distinction, from the ordinary transportation business of the railroads. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 691.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 542, 543, 549, 570 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 429, 430; July 2, 1918, ch. 117, § 1, 40 Stat. 748).

The provisions of section 542 and the first sentence of section 570, title 39, have been consolidated in subsection (a). The remainder of section 570 dealing with fines against urban and interurban electric railroads is covered by section 6207 of this title.

Section 549, title 39, has been restated in subsection (b).

Section 543, title 39, has been restated in subsection (c).

Changes are made in phraseology.

INFORMATION FROM INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AS TO REVENUES FROM EXPRESS COMPANIES; RATES FOR TRANSPORTING MATTER OTHER THAN FIRST CLASS. Provisions of section 5 of act July 28, 1916, ch. 261, 39 Stat. 428, relating to the furnishing of information to the Postmaster General by the Interstate Commerce Commis

sion with respect to revenues received by railroads from express companies for the transportation of express matter, classified to former section 557 of this title, were repealed by Pub. L. 87-108, July 26, 1961, 75 Stat. 221. § 6209. Procedures.

(a) At any time after six months from the entry of an order stating the Commission's determination under section 6208 of this title, the Postmaster General or an interested railroad may apply for a re-examination and substantially similar proceedings as have theretofore been had shall be followed with respect to the rates for services covered by the application. At the conclusion of the hearing the Commission shall enter an order stating its determinination.

(b) Except as authorized by sections 6210 and 6215 of this title, the Postmaster General shall pay a railroad the rates or compensation so determined and fixed for application at such stated times as named in the order.

(c) The Postmaster General may file with the Commission a comprehensive plan, stating—

(1) his requirements for the transportation of mail by railroad;

(2) the number, equipment, size, and construction of the cars necessary for the transaction of the business;

(3) the character and speed of the trains which are to carry the various kinds of mail;

(4) the service, both terminal and en route, which carriers are to render;

(5) what he believes to be the fair and reasonable rates or compensation for the services required;

(6) all other information which may be material to the inquiry, but such other information may be filed at any time in the discretion of the Commission.

(d) When a comprehensive plan is filed, the Commission shall give notice of not less than thirty days to each railroad required by the Postmaster General to transport mail. A railroad may file its answer at the time fixed by the Commission, but not later than thirty days after the expiration date fixed by the Commission in the notice, and the Commission shall proceed with the hearing. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 691.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 544, 545, 546, 547, 551, 553 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 429, 430). Section 544 of title 39, being merely introductory, was omitted.

Subsection (a) covers section 553, title 39, and that part of section 551 of title 39 which relates to the issuance of an order after hearing.

Subsection (b) covers the provisions of section 551 of title 39, relating to the payment by the Postmaster General of the rates prescribed by ICC. Reference to the appropriation from which payment is made was omitted. There is no such appropriation.

Subsection (c) is based on section 545 of title 39, and the last sentence of section 546 of title 39. The mandatory provision "shall file" has been changed to permissive "may file." These provisions concerning the filing of a comprehensive plan originally were applicable to the initial assumption of jurisdiction by ICC under the act of July 28, 1916. Since that time, with one exception, comprehensive plans were not filed in proceedings before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Commission did not require that they be filed. In

(a) Upon petition by the Postmaster General the Commission shall determine and fix carload or lessthan-carload rates for the transportation of fourth class and periodical mail. A railroad shall perform the service at the rates so determined when requested to do so and under the conditions prescribed by the Postmaster General.

(b) The Postmaster General may make special arrangements with railroads for the transportation of mail in freight trains at rates not in excess of the usual and just freight rates in accordance with classifications and tariffs filed with or prescribed by the Commission. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 691.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 555, 558 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 428).

Section 558 of title 39 has been restated in subsection (a).

Section 555, title 39, has been restated in subsection (b).

Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6211. Authority to distinguish between classes of mail.

The Postmaster General may distinguish between the several classes of mail and arrange for less frequent dispatches of mail, other than first class mail, when lower transportation rates or other economies may be secured without material detriment to the service. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 692.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 559 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 428).

A similar provision based on section 501 of title 39 appears in section 6107 of this title. It covers carriers other than rail.

Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6212. Discrimination in transporting second class mail.

(a) The Postmaster General may not transport a publication by freight if this method of mail transportation results in unfair discrimination against the owner of the publication.

(b) When the owner of a publication required by order of the Department to be transported by freight believes that this method of transportation unfairly discriminates against him, he may file a written application with the Department for a hearing. Thereafter he shall be given an opportunity for a hearing before the Department. Pending final determination no change may be made in the method of transportation of the publication as ordered by the Department.

(c) Prior to the entry of an order stating the Department's determination, the Postmaster General shall cause the testimony in the hearing under this section to be reduced to writing and filed in the Department.

(d) If the Department after the hearing determines by order that there is no unfair discrimination, the publisher may, within a period of twenty days after the date of the order, petition the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia for review of the order, by filing in the court a written petition praying that the order be set aside. The clerk of the court shall transmit a copy of the petition to the Department and thereupon the Department shall file in the court the record as provided in section 2112 of title 28. Upon the filing of the petition the court shall have jurisdiction to examine, set aside or modify the order of the Department.

(e) The jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to affirm, set aside, or modify the orders of the Department is exclusive.

(f) The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia shall give precedence to proceedings under this section over other pending cases and they shall be expedited in every way. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 692.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 576 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 2, 39 Stat. 424; June 7, 1934, ch. 426, 48 Stat. 926; Aug. 28, 1958, Pub. L. 85-791, § 5, 72 Stat. 943, 944). Hearings under this section are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act. Reference to "full and fair" hearing and reduction of testimony to writing was therefore omitted.

Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6213. Transportation by motor vehicle.

The Postmaster General may permit a railroad to perform mail transportation by motor vehicle over highways in lieu of service by rail at rates or compensation not exceeding those allowable for similar service by rail. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 692.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 541a (Feb. 15, 1933, ch. 75, 47 Stat. 809).

Because of the definition of the word "railroad" in section 6201 of this title includes urban and interurban electric railroads reference to them was omitted.

The reference to the appropriation from which payment shall be made was omitted as obsolete. Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6214. Statistical studies.

The Postmaster General may arrange for weighing and measuring mail transported on railroad mail routes and make other computations for statistical and administrative purposes to carry out the purposes of this chapter and pay the expense thereof out of appropriations available to the Department. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 692.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 562 (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 429).

Reference to appropriation from which cost is payable omitted as obsolete. Computation of "average loads" not always determined by "weighing". "Measuring" has been added.

Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6215. Special contracts.

The Postmaster General may enter into special contracts with railroads for terms not to exceed 4

years for the transportation of mail and the service connected therewith without advertising for bids. He may contract to pay lower rates or compensation, or where in his judgment conditions warrant, higher rates or compensation, than those determined and fixed by the Commission. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 692.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 565, 571 (R.S. 3942; July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 427; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 770, § 1(34), 60 Stat. 868), and title 49, U.S.C. 1952 ed., § 65(a) (Sept. 18, 1940, ch. 722, title III, § 321, 54 Stat. 954; Dec. 12, 1945, ch. 573, § 1, 59 Stat. 606).

This section consolidates the authority contained in sections 565 and 571 of title 39 and the first proviso of section 65(a) of title 49. The later section authorizes contracts at rates lower than those fixed by I.C.C. Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6301. Rules and regulations.

The Postmaster General may make such rules, regulations and orders not inconsistent with sections 1301-1542 of title 49, or any order, rule, or regulation made by the Civil Aeronautics Board thereunder, as may be necessary for the safe and expeditious carriage of mail by aircraft. (Pub. L. 86682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 693.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 465, 475 (Feb. 2, 1925, ch. 128, § 5, 43 Stat. 806; June 29, 1948, ch. 717, § 1, 62 Stat. 1097); and on title 49, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 1375 (1940 Reorganization Plan No. IV, § 7, effective June 30, 1940, 54 Stat. 1235; July 2, 1940, ch. 526, § 1, 54 Stat. 735; June 28, 1952, ch. 485, § 1(5), 66 Stat. 286; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85-726, § 1375, 72 Stat. 760).

Section 465, title 39, giving the Postmaster General authority to make rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of sections 462 (air mail defined), 462a (domestic air mail defined), and 463 (postage rates), and section 475(10), title 39, authorizing the Postmaster General to make rules for the safe and expeditious transportation by air of mail matter weighing in excess of 8 ounces are consolidated in this section. The section authorizes the Postmaster General to issue regulations concerning first class air mail, air parcel post, and any other class of mail matter moving by air.

Reference to "order, rule or regulation made by the Civil Aeronautics Board" conforms to section 1375(a) of title 49, U.S.C.

§ 6302. Special arrangement in Alaska.

(a) When in the opinion of the Postmaster General the postal service requires the transportation of mail by aircraft in Alaska, and where transportation of mail by aircraft has not been authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board under sections 13711386 of title 49, the Postmaster General, notwithstanding any other provision of law, after advertisement in accordance with law, may contract for the carriage of any class of mail by aircraft. The transportation of mail under contracts entered into under this section, is not, except for sections 1371(k) and 1386(b) of title 49 and "air transportation" as that term is defined in section 1301 of title 49, and the rates of compensation therefor may not

be fixed under sections 1301-1542 of title 49. The Postmaster General shall transmit a copy of each contract made pursuant to this section to the Board at the time it is let. He shall cancel such a contract upon the issuance by the Board of an authorization under sections 1371-1386 of title 49 to any air carrier to engage in the transportation of mail by aircraft between any of the points named in the contract.

(b) An air carrier authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board under sections 1371-1386 of title 49 to engage in the transportation of mail by aircraft in Alaska, may be required by the Postmaster General to transport, within the limits of the authorization, any class of mail. The Board shall determine and fix the rates of compensation to be paid for the transportation in accordance with the provisions of sections 1301-1542 of title 49. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 693.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 488a, 488b (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 879, § § 1, 2, 54 Stat. 1175, 1176; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85-726, § 1410, 72 Stat. 809).

Section 488a of title 39 is divided. The last sentence which authorizes the Postmaster General to fix the postage rates for mail carried by aircraft to, from or within Alaska is covered by section 4304 of this title. The remaining provisions of said section are covered by this section as subsections (a) and (b), with changes in phraseology made necessary by this codification. Section 488b of title 39 is omitted because separate appropriations are no longer made for the several types of mail transportation. The words "the Territory of" have been omitted in reference to Alaska.

§ 6303. Air star routes.

(a) The Postmaster General may contract for the transportation of any class of mail by aircraft upon star routes

(1) whenever he finds it to be in the public interest because of the nature of the terrain or the impracticability or inadequacy of surface transportation; and

(2) where the cost is reasonably compatible with the service to be performed.

(b) Prior to advertising for bids for the transportation of mail by aircraft under this section, the Postmaster General shall obtain from the Civil Aeronautics Board a certification that the proposed route does not conflict with the development of air transportation as contemplated under sections 1301-1542 of title 49. Upon receipt of a request from the Postmaster General for certification, the Board shall—

(1) promptly publish in the Federal Register and send to such persons as the Board by regulation determines, a notice describing the proposed air star route;

(2) thereafter afford interested persons a reasonable opportunity to submit written data, views, or arguments with or without the opportunity to present them orally;

(3) consider all relevant matter presented; and (4) grant, not less than thirty days after notice, the requested certification upon finding that the proposed route does not conflict with the development of air transportation as contemplated under sections 1301-1542 of title 49. The Board may grant the requested certification upon

less notice if it for good cause finds that thirty days advance notice is impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest, and incorporates this finding and a brief statement of the reasons therefor in its order granting the certification.

(c) The Postmaster General may not consider a bid for a contract under this section unless the bidder is a resident of or qualified to do business as a common carrier in a State within which one or more points to be served under the proposed contract are located. As used in this subsection, "State" includes the District of Columbia.

(d) The Postmaster General shall cancel a contract made under this section upon the issuance by the Board of an authorization under sections 1371— 1386 of title 49 to an air carrier to engage in the transportation of mail by aircraft between any of the points named in the contract.

(e) All laws and regulations governing star routes not in conflict with this section are applicable to contracts made under the authority of this section.

(f) Sections 1371-1376, 1380, 1381, and 1385 of title 49 do not apply to the transportation of mail under this section. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 693, amended Pub. L. 87-646, § 18, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 446.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 470 (Apr. 15, 1938, ch. 157, § 6, 52 Stat. 219; Aug. 30, 1949, ch. 523, 63 Stat. 680; Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85-726, § 1408, 72 Stat. 808). In order to make this section complete in itself the words "under this section" are used in subsection (b) in lieu of the words "except as authorized by sections 488a and 488b of this title" which are used in the third proviso of section 470 (a) of title 39. Alaska being a State, reference to it as a Territory has been omitted. AMENDMENTS

1962-Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 87-646 eliminated words "the Territory of Hawaii and" from the definition of "State."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1962 AMENDMENT

Amendment of section by Pub. L. 87-646 effective on Nov. 1, 1962, see section 23(a) of Pub. L. 87-646, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

CONTINUATION OF ORDERS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS Orders, rules, and regulations in effect under provisions of law superseded or amended by Pub. L. 87-646, to remain in effect, to the extent they would have been authorized under Pub L. 87-646, until specifically repealed, amended, or revised, see section 22 of Pub. L. 87-646, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.

§ 6304. Fines on aircraft carriers transporting the mails.

The Postmaster General may impose or remit fines on contractors or carriers transporting mail by air on routes extending beyond the borders of the United States for

(1) unreasonable or unnecessary delay to mail; and

(2) other delinquencies in the transportation of the mail.

(Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 694.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 655 (R.S. 4010; Jan. 31, 1931, ch. 73, 46 Stat. 1049).

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This section is divided and that portion relating to steamship carriers is inserted in section 6435 of this title.

Section 621, title 49, provides that air carriers, domestic or foreign, are subject to a civil penalty of not to exceed $1,000 for violation of rules or regulations issued by the Postmaster General. For authority to issue rules and regulations see section 6301 of this title.

§ 6305. Airmail Flyer's Medal of Honor.

The President may present, but not in the name of Congress, an Airmail Flyer's Medal of Honor, of appropriate design, with accompanying ribbon, to any person who, while serving as a pilot in the airmail service distinguished himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement. The President may not award more than one medal to any one person, but for each additional act or achievement sufficient to justify the award of a medal he may award a bar or other suitable device to be worn as he directs. If the individual who distinguished himself dies before the award is made, the President may present the medal, bar, or other device, to such representative of the deceased as the President designates. A medal, bar, or other device may not be awarded or presented to an individual whose entire service subsequent to the time he distinguished himself has not been honorable. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 694.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 830 (Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 182, 46 Stat. 1110). Changes are made in phraseology.

§ 6351. Highway post office service.

The Postmaster General may provide highway post office service, either by contract or Government-owned motor vehicle, for carrying the mail and postal employees on routes between points where, in his judgment, conditions justify the operation of that service. The motor vehicles must be especially designed and equipped for the distribution of mail en route and be constructed, fitted up, maintained, and operated as the Postmaster General prescribes. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 694.)

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES. Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 1051 (Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 813, § 2, 70 Stat. 781).

Changes in phraseology are made. The words "in accordance with such specifications, rules, and regulations" are omitted and "as the Postmaster General prescribes" substituted therefor. For authority of the Postmaster General to issue rules and regulations, see section 501 of this revision.

§ 6352. Highway post office contracts.

(a) The Postmaster General shall obtain contracts for highway post office service in accordance with section 5 of title 41, for terms not in excess of six years.

(b) The Postmaster General in contracts for highway post office service may provide for

(1) increasing or decreasing the mileage;