39 U.S.C. § 5605

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 5605 - Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.

39 U.S.C. § 5605

Pub. L. 91-375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 109-435, title X, §1002(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3255.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2006- Pub. L. 109-438 struck out "for periods of not in excess of 4 years" before period at end.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection 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.

Governors

"Governors" means the 9 members of the Board of Governors appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, under section 202(a) of this title;

Postal Service

"Postal Service" means the United States Postal Service established by section 201 of this title;