Transportation Law Manual

Since the original issuance in January 1970 of the Transportation Manual by the Office of the General Counsel, United States General Accounting Office, there have been many new laws and major changes in old laws pertaining to the field of transportation.

This manual contains legal information relating to Federal expenditures for domestic and foreign freight and passenger transportation services furnished for the account of the United States. It contains statutory authority, court case precedents, administrative regulations and digests of decisions of the Comptroller General of the United States.

Originally it was prepared primarily for internal use of General Accounting Office personnel. However, because it may be of assistance to those handling transportation matters, GAO is making it available to other Government officers and employees.

Inasmuch as changes in laws and regulations are frequently made, those using the Manual should consider it merely as a guide.