Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11705 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Puspan. L. 104–88, § 102(a).

A prior section 11704, Puspan. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1451, related to actions by private persons to enjoin abandonment of service, 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.