Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 10712 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

A prior section 10708, Puspan. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1382; Puspan. L. 96–296, § 11, July 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 801; Puspan. L. 97–261, §§ 11, 12(a), Sept. 20, 1982, 96 Stat. 1112, 1113; Puspan. L. 99–521, § 7(d), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2995, related to investigation and suspension of new nonrail carrier rates, classifications, rules, and practices, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Puspan. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Puspan. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.