§ 5221. Application of income from postal savings funds. The Postmaster General shall apply interest and profit accruing from the deposits or investment of postal savings funds to the payment of interest due to postal savings depositors, covering any excess into the Treasury of the United States as a part of the postal revenue. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 685). HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 759 (June 25, 1910, ch. 386, § 9, 36 Stat. 816; Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 1, 37 Stat. 512; May 18, 1916, ch. 126, § 2, 39 Stat. 159; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 16, 1933, ch. 89, § 11(d), 48 Stat. 182). This section covers the eleventh sentence of section 759 of title 39, which relate to the disposition of income from postal savings funds. For the distribution of section 759 see note to section 5202. § 5222. Judgment adjudicating right or interest in deposit. The Board of Trustees shall accept as conclusive the final judgment, order, or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction adjudicating any right or interest in a postal savings account, after time for appeal has expired, upon submission of a copy to the Postmaster General authenticated in accordance with section 1738 of title 28. Payments made in accordance therewith discharge the Postal Savings System and the United States from further claim or demand for the sum so paid. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 685.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 767 (June 25, 1910, ch. 386, § 17, 36 Stat. 819). Changes are made in phraseology. § 5223. Liability for outstanding postal savings stamps. Stamps formerly issued under the authority of section 757 (c)1 of title 31, and section 6 of the Act of June 25, 1910 (ch. 386, 36 Stat. 816), as amended, are not liabilities of the Board of Trustees of the Postal Savings System, but are public debt obligations of the United States. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2. 1960, 74 Stat. 685.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 756a (Mar. 28, 1942, ch. 205, 5, 56 Stat. 189). This section covers the provisions of the last sentence of section 756a of title 39. The balance of that section relates to discontinuing the issuance of postal savings stamps and the payment to the Secretary of the Treasury by the Board of Trustees of the redemption price of outstanding postal savings stamps. That portion of the section is no longer necessary inasmuch as this act repeals without reenactment the authority to issue stamps. § 5224. Disposal of paid certificates. The Postmaster General may destroy, or otherwise dispose of, postal-savings certificates or other evidences of deposit in the postal-savings depository system, including duplicates, after the expiration of six years from the date payment thereon has been made as shown by the records of the Post Office Department. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 685.) 'So in original. Probably should be 757c. § 6001. City delivery service. (a) The Postmaster General shall establish city delivery service for the free delivery of mail, as frequently as the public business may require, at every incorporated city, village, or borough containing a population of fifty thousand within its corporate limits. (b) The Postmaster General may establish city delivery service for the free delivery of mail (1) at a place containing a population of not less than ten thousand, within its corporate limits, according to the last general census, taken by authority of State or United States law; or (2) at a post office which produces a gross revenue, for the preceding fiscal year, of not less than $10,000; or (3) upon consolidation of two or more post offices situated within the corporate limits of a city, village, or borough, which offices produced revenue of not less than $10,000 for the preceding fiscal year. (c) The Postmaster General may continue city delivery service at post offices where it is established, even though there is a decrease below ten thousand in population or $10,000 in gross postal revenue. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 686.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 151, 152 (Jan. 3, 1887, ch. 14, § 1, 24 Stat. 355; Feb. 16, 1911, ch. 87, 36 Stat. 911). Subsection (a) of this section covers the mandatory provision for free delivery of mail contained in the first sentence of section 151, title 39. Reference to employment of "letter carriers" is omitted as unnecessary. See section 3515(b) of this title which defines the position of letter carrier. The second sentence of section 151 reading "This section shall not affect the existence of free delivery in places where it was established prior to January 3, 1887" is omitted as unnecessary. Subsection (c) of this section covers the last sentence of section 151, title 39. Subsection (b) covers the permissive provisions for establishing free delivery service contained in the first sentence of section 151 and the provisions of section 152, title 39. Reference to consolidation by authority of the Postmaster General is omitted as unnecessary. His authority to consolidate is covered by section 701 of this revision. The words "letter carriers may be employed for the free delivery of mail matter in like manner as if any one of such post offices had produced such revenue in said fiscal year" are omitted as unnecessary. § 6002. Village delivery service. (a) The Postmaster General may establish village delivery service for the free delivery of mail in towns and villages having post offices of the third class that are not by law entitled to city delivery service. (b) When a post office becomes a post office of the second class the Postmaster General may not continue village delivery service at that office. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 686.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 153, 153a, 162 (R.S. '3873; Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 389, § 9, 37 Stat. 559; Oct. 29, 1949, ch. 784, §§ 1, 2, 63 Stat. 984). Subsection (a) of this section covers the provisions of section 153 of title 39. The latter section is an appropriations act provision. Each year a sum of money is specifically authorized for this service. In the last appropriation act in which the language appeared, the word "experimental" is dropped and the language became "village delivery service in towns and villages having post offices of the second or third class and in communities adjacent to cities having city delivery." (See act of January 26, 1927, ch. 58, title II, 44 Stat. 1048). However, by section 153a, title 39, village delivery service is abolished in second class offices. The new text reference covers third class offices only. Reference to the issuance of regulations by the Postmaster General is omitted. This authority is covered by section 501 of this title. To insure that there is free delivery of mail and to carry forward the intent of section 162 of title 39, the words "free delivery" are added. Subsection (b) of this section covers the provisions of section 153a, title 39. The words "and all carriers in the village delivery service in such offices shall be classified as carriers in the city delivery service in accordance with section 153b of this title" are omitted as executed. § 6003. Receiving boxes. (a) When the public convenience requires, the Postmaster General may provide receiving boxes for the deposit of mail and for the collection of mail deposited therein. He may (b) The Postmaster General may not place a receiving box inside a building except a railroad station, a public building, or a building which is freely open to the public during business hours. declare that chutes or other devices approved by him which are connected with receiving boxes are part thereof and under the exclusive care and custody of the Department. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 686.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 155, 156 (R.S. 3868; Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 388, § 1, 24 Stat. 569; Jan. 23, 1893, ch. 41, 27 Stat. 421). Subsection (a) covers section 155 of title 39. Subsection (b) covers section 156 of title 39. Reference to "Places where letter carriers are employed" is omitted as unnecessary. Changes are made in phraseology. § 6004. Delivery of mail at stations or branches. The Postmaster General may not transmit a letter to a branch post office or station for delivery to an addressee contrary to the request of the addressee. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 686.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., § 158 (R.S. 3871). This section covers the last sentence of section 158 of title 39. The remainder of section 158 is covered by section 705 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 6005. Rural delivery service. The Postmaster General shall maintain a rural delivery service for the free delivery of mail serving as nearly as practicable the entire rural population of the United States. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 686.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, US.C., 1952 ed., §§ 162, 191 (R.S. 3873; July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 1, 39 Stat. 423). 39. This section covers the provisions of section 191 of title The words "for the free delivery of mail" are inserted to cover the intent of section 162 of title 39. Changes are made in phraseology. § 6006. Special delivery service. (a) When a special delivery fee is prepaid in addition to the regular postage the Postmaster General shall give the most expeditious handling and transportation practicable to mail of any class and immediate delivery within (1) one mile of a post office; (2) one mile of substations or branches as the Postmaster General may designate; and (3) the delivery limits of a post office having carrier delivery service. (b) The postmaster is responsible for the immediate delivery of every special delivery article received at his office for delivery. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 687.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., on §§ 165, 167 and 276d (Mar. 3, 1885, ch. 342, § 3, 23 Stat. 387; Aug. 4, 1886, ch. 901, § 1, 24 Stat. 220; Jan. 16, 1889, ch. 50, 25 Stat. 650; Oct. 30, 1951, ch. 631, title I, § 5, 65 Stat. 674; Apr. 9, 1958, Pub. L. 85–371, § 6, 72 Stat. 72). Subsection (a) covers that part of 276d, title 39, which defines special delivery service. The remainder of the latter section dealing with fees is omitted. The Postmaster General is authorized to prescribe fees for this service by section 507 of this title. The provision for payment of the fee by a "special delivery stamp or ordinary postage stamps or in such other manner as the Postmaster General may prescribe," are omitted, and the matter is left to prescription by the Postmaster General under his authority to establish rules and regulations contained in section 501 of this title. Subsection (a) also covers that part of section 167, title 39, which defines the area where special delivery service will be rendered, the Postmaster General having long ago prescribed that special delivery service shall be rendered at any post office. The authority to designate which post office shall provide this service is omitted. To make it clear, however, that the service is available at stations or branches, a provision for the establishment of the service at stations and branches at the direction of the Postmaster General is incorporated. Subsection (b) covers that part of section 165 of title 39 which provides for the immediate delivery of special delivery mail from the office of address. The remainder of section 165 providing for a special stamp is covered by section 2501 of this title. The part prescribing the fee of ten cents for matter under two pounds is omitted. The Postmaster General fixes fees for this service under the authority of section 507 of this title. Subsection (b) also covers that part of section 167 which makes the postmaster at the office of address responsible for immediate delivery. The provision in section 167 for affixing "the proper special stamp" is superseded by section 276d which authorizes use of special or ordinary stamps or some other method prescribed by the Postmaster General. See the explanation of subsection (a) of this section. The remainder of section 167 dealing with the use of regular employees as messengers for the delivery of special delivery mail and the contracting for messenger service is covered by sections 2009 and 6007 of this title. While this section is not based on section 171 of title 39, it should be noted that that section which authorizes the Postmaster General to prescribe suitable regulations not inconsistent with law for the performance of the special delivery service is adequately covered by section 501 of this title. § 6007. Fee paid to persons making delivery of special delivery mail. (a) The Postmaster General shall pay persons, other than special delivery messengers at post offices of the first class, making delivery of special delivery mail— (1) 9 cents for first class mail weighing not more than two pounds; (2) 10 cents for other mail weighing not more than two pounds; (3) 15 cents for mail of any class weighing more than two pounds but not more than ten pounds; and (4) 20 cents for mail of any class weighing more than ten pounds. (b) At post offices of the second, third and fourth class, the Postmaster General may employ any person, including postmasters, assistants, and clerks, to deliver special delivery mail. (Pub. L. 86682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 687.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 167, 169, 169& (Mar. 3, 1885, ch. 342, § 5, 23 Stat. 388; Aug. 4, 1886, ch. 901, § 1, 24 Stat. 220; June 19, 1922, ch. 227, § 1, 42 Stat. 656; Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 372, § 3, 46 Stat. 1469; July 6, 1945, ch. 274, § 22, 59 Stat. 459). Subsection (a) is based on section 169a, title 39, and prescribes the fees to be paid to persons making delivery of special-delivery mail. The codifiers' note to section 169a shows that section 3 of the act of March 2, 1931 (46 Stat. 1469), is superseded by the act of July 6, 1945 (ch. 274, § 22, 59 Stat. 459), and that the section, 169a, is covered by section 872 of title 39. The act of July 6, 1945, section 872 of title 39, placed special-delivery messengers at first-class offices on an annual salary basis and also provided that special-delivery articles may be delivered by regular, substitute, and temporary postal employees who shall be paid their regular rate of compensation for such delivery service. This did not apply to second, third and fourth class offices nor to the delivery of special delivery mail at first class offices by rural carriers or star route contractors (see 25 Comp. Gen. 71, 287). Section 872 is superseded by sections 963 (11), 964, 971, and 1008, title 39. The provisions for fees, therefore, in section 169a of title 39 must be preserved. Subsection (b) of this section covers the provisions of section 167, title 39, dealing with the use of regular employees as messengers. The last sentence of section 167 is covered by section 2009 of this title. The remainder of section 167 is covered by section 6006 of this title. "Postmaster General" is substituted for "postmaster" by reason of Reorganization Plan No. 3, 1949. Subsection (b) also covers the sense of section 169 of title 39, i.e., to employ persons to deliver special delivery mail. The provisions of section 169 with respect to the manner of delivery and the procurement of receipts is omitted for the reason that by the very wording of section 169 the Postmaster General is given authority to provide a different manner of delivery. This later authority falls within the provisions of section 501 of this title. The proviso in section 169 is omitted. It is adequately covered by section 6006 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 6008. Special handling. Upon payment of a special handling fee, fourth class mail is entitled to the most expeditious handling and transportation practicable. (Pub. L. 86682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 687.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 292a (July 3, 1948, ch. 830 title II, § 204, 62 Stat. 1262; July 20, 1953, ch. 233, §§ 1, 2, 67 Stat. 183). This section covers the provisions of section 292a (f) of title 39, which defines the special handling service. The provisions relating to fees are omitted inasmuch s the Postmaster General is authorized to prescribe fees by section 507 of this title. The provisions requiring "Special Handling Stamps" to be affixed to such mail and permitting the use of ordinary stamps of the equivalent value in the place of special handling stamps is omitted inasmuch as section 507 of this title not only authorizes the Postmaster General to fix the fees but also to prescribe the manner in which they shall be collected. The remainder of section 292a is covered by sections 4052 and 4555 of this title. § 6009. Community mail boxes. The Postmaster General may erect and maintain community boxes and suitable sheltered racks or stands for rural mail boxes, in such selected localities as he determines. The boxes may have separate compartments for incoming and outgoing mail. Rural patrons may rent box units, rack space, or stands at such monthly or annual rates as the Postmaster General determines, based on the cost of installation and maintenance. The cost of the installation and maintenance of community boxes and sheltered stands may not exceed $2,000 a year. (Pub. L. 86682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 687.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 212 (May 29, 1928, ch. 899, 45 Stat. 985). In view of broad language of section 2001 of this title authorizing purchase of equipment and supplies reference to purchase of these boxes is omitted from this section. Reference to the issuance of regulations is omitted. That authority is covered in section 501 of this title. Reference to the payment of the cost of installation and maintenance from appropriations for rural delivery service is omitted. There is no such appropriation. Changes are made in phraseology. § 6101. Provisions for carrying the mail. (a) The Postmaster General shall provide for the transportation of mail by land, air or water as often as he deems proper under the circumstances (1) within, among and between, the United States, its Territories, territories under trusteeship, possessions, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Armed Forces; and (2) between the United States, its Territories, territories under trusteeship, possessions, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or its Armed Forces, and any foreign country. (b) The Postmaster General shall provide for the transportation of mail to the courthouse of every county in the United States. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 687.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 651, 652, 653, 654 (R.S. 3964, 3965, 3966, 3967, 3968, 3969, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009; Mar. 1, 1884, ch. 9, 23 Stat. 3; July 3, 1926, ch. 793, 44 Stat. 900; May 22, 1928, ch. 675, § 414(e), 45 Stat. 696; Feb. 14, 1929, ch. 201, 45 Stat. 1175; June 23, 1938, ch. 601, § 1107(a), 52 Stat. 1027), and title 46, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 880, 1145 (June 5, 1920, ch. 250, § 24, 41 Stat. 998; May 22, 1928, ch. 675, § 414(a), 45 Stat. 696; June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title IV, § 405, 49 Stat. 1995). All of the cited sections and many others relate to the authority of the Postmaster General to provide for the transportation of mail. In conformity with the purposes of this revision of title 39, such authority is consolidated and restated in this section. Subsection (b) covers section 484, title 39, words "without a mail" are omitted as surplusage. § 6102. Emergency mail service in Alaska. The Postmaster General may provide difficult or emergency mail service in Alaska, including the establishment and equipment of relay stations, in such manner as he deems advisable, without advertising therefor, at a total annual cost not exceeding $25,000. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 688.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 488 (Feb. 21, 1925, ch. 283, 43 Stat. 960; Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 638, 49 Stat. 744; Aug. 20, 1937, ch. 718, 50 Stat. 725; June 23, 1938, ch. 601, § 1107(d), 52 Stat. 1027). This section is based on that part of section 488 of title 39 which precedes the proviso. The authority of the Postmaster General to fix the postage rates for mail carried by aircraft in Alaska contained in the proviso of said section is superseded by section 488a of title 39, now covered by section 4304 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 6103. Transportation of mail of adjoining countries through the United States. The Postmaster General, by and with the advice and consent of the President, may make arrangements to allow the mail of countries adjoining the United States to be transported over the territory of the United States from one point in that country to any other point therein, at the expense of the country to which the mail belongs, upon obtaining a like privilege for the transportation of the United States mail through the country to which the privilege is granted. The President or Congress may annul the privilege at any time. The privilege shall terminate one month succeeding the day on which notice of the act of the President or Congress is given to the chief executive or head of the post office department of the country whose privilege is to be annulled. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 688.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 669 (R.S. 4012). The words "of Canada, or any other country adjoining the United States" were changed to "of countries adJoining the United States." Changes are made in phraseology. § 6104. Mails to be carried on United States registered vessels. Mail of the United States shall, insofar as practicable, be carried on vessels of United States registry between ports between which it is lawful under the navigation laws for a vessel not documented under the laws of the United States to carry merchandise. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 688.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 46, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 880, 1145 (June 5, 1920, ch. 250, § 24, 41 Stat. 998; May 22, 1928, ch. 675, § 414(a), 45 Stat. 696; June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title IV, § 405, 49 Stat. 1995). This section restates the language of subsection (a) of section 1145 of title 46. Subsection (b) of section 1145 is covered by section 6433 of this title. Section 880 of title 46, covers the same matter as subsection (a) of section 1145. Insofar as it relates to the vessels on which mail may be carried, section 880 is superseded by section 11 of title 46. The third sentence of section 880 is omitted, as obsolete in view of the provisions of subsection (a) of section 1145. The provisions of the second sentence relating to subletting of contracts are covered by section 6429 of this title. § 6105. Establishment of post roads. The following are post roads (1) the waters of the United States, during the time the mail is carried thereon; (2) railroads or parts of railroads and air routes in operation; (3) canals, during the time the mail is carried thereon; (4) public roads, highways, and toll roads during the time the mail is carried thereon; and (5) letter-carrier routes established for the collection and delivery of mail. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 688.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 481, 482 (R.S. 3964; Mar. 1, 1884, ch. 9, 23 Stat. 3; June 23, 1938, ch. 601, § 1107(a), 52 Stat. 1027). The section covers the provisions of section 481 of title 39. On the basis of section 482 of title 39, "public roads and highways" and the words "toll roads" are substituted for the obsolete term "plank roads." Changes are made in phraseology. § 6106. Discontinuance of service on post roads. The Postmaster General may discontinue service on a post road or part thereof when, in his opinion(1) the postal service cannot safely be continued; (2) the revenues cannot be collected; (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 688.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 151, 483, 492, 656, 1053 (R.S. 3965, 3974, 4011; Jan. 3, 1887, ch. 14, § 1, 24 Stat. 355; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 813, § 4, 70 Stat. 781). The section, except paragraph "(4)", covers the provisions of section 492, title 39. The words "until the same can be safely restored" are omitted in view of the addition of paragraph "(4)”. Paragraph "(4)" is added to this section so that it will contain all of the conditions under which the Postmaster General may discontinue service over post routes. Discontinuance in the public interest is clearly authorized by sections 151, which requires letter carrier delivery as often as the Postmaster General determines is necessary for public business; 483, which directs that service be provided as often as the Postmaster General thinks proper (see section 6101 of this revision); by section 656, which requires that contracts for transporting mail to foreign countries be made subject to cancelation by the Postmaster General or Congress (see section 6406 of this revision); by section 1053, which requires that each contract for highway post office service contain a provision for cancellation by the Postmaster General (see section 6352 of this revision). § 6107. Preferred treatment of letter mail. The Postmaster General may provide for the preferential treatment of first class mail, without unnecessary delay to other mail, when the quantity of mail to be transported over any route (1) seriously retards the progress or endangers the security of the mail; or (2) materially increases the cost of transportation at the ordinary rate of speed. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 688.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 501 (R.S. 3994; Feb. 18, 1875, ch. 80, § 1, 18 Stat. 319). Changes are made in phraseology. and vessel, or by motor vehicle as provided by section 6213 of this title. (Pub. L. 86–682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 689, amended Pub. L. 87-646, § 17, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 446.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 540, 541a (July 28, 1916, ch. 261, § 5, 39 Stat. 428; Feb. 15, 1933, ch. 75, 47 Stat. 809). Changes are made in phraseology. AMENDMENTS 1962-Pub. L. 87-646 substituted "combination of rail and vessel, or by motor vehicle as provided" for "combination of rail, vessel and motor vehicle, or as provided." EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1962 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 87-646 effective on Nov. 1, 1962, see section 23(a) of Pub. 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. § 6203. Authorization of service by railroad. (a) The Postmaster General may establish failroad mail routes and authorize mail transportation service thereon. He may transport equipment and supplies of the Department as mail thereon. (b) A railroad shall transport mail including equipment and supplies of the Department offered for transportation by the United States in the manner, under the conditions, and with the service prescribed by the Postmaster General. It is entitled to receive fair and reasonable compensation for the transportation and services connected therewith. (c) The Postmaster General shall determine the trains upon which mail shall be transported. (d) A railroad shall transport with due speed, on any train it operates, such mail, including equipment and supplies of the Department, as the Postmaster General directs. (e) A railroad engaged in the transportation of mail shall transport on any train it operates upon exhibiting their credentials and without extra charge therefor (1) persons in charge of the mail when on duty and traveling to and from duty; and (2) accredited agents and officers, including postal inspectors, of the Department while traveling on official business. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 689.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 523, 525, 529, 539, 541, 560, 561, 573 (May 12, 1910, ch. 230, 36 Stat. 362; July 28, 1916, ch. 261, §§ 1, 5, 39 Stat. 419). Subsection (a) covers section 525 of title 39 which authorizes the Postmaster General to designate railroads as mail routes and to authorize mail service on them. The naming of the classes of service was omitted as obsolete. The act of July 28, 1916, delegated authority to the Postmaster General to prescribe the service to be rendered by railway common carriers and delegated authority to I.C.C. to fix and determine the applicable rates. Thus, the definition of service and the rates prescribed by Congress were operative only during the interim until the authority was exercised initially by the Postmaster General and the Commission. Subsection (a) also covers sections 529, 539, 560, 561, and 573, which authorize the transportation of equipment and supplies as mail. In accordance with these |