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The TSA regulates various security aspects of air cargo transportation in a manner consistent with the TSA mission
statement to “protect the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.” UPS
Airlines, and specified airport and off-airport locations, are regulated under TSA regulations applicable to the transportation of
cargo in an air network. In addition, personnel, facilities and procedures involved in air cargo transportation must comply with
TSA regulations.
UPS Airlines, along with a number of other domestic airlines, participates in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (“CRAF”)
program. Our participation in the CRAF program allows the U.S. Department of Defense (“DOD”) to requisition specified UPS
Airlines wide-body aircraft for military use during a national defense emergency. The DOD compensates us for the use of
aircraft under the CRAF program. In addition, participation in CRAF entitles UPS Airlines to bid for military cargo charter
operations.
Ground Operations
Our ground transportation of packages in the U.S. is subject to the DOT’s and the states’ jurisdiction with respect to the
regulation of operations, safety, insurance and hazardous materials. We are subject to similar regulation in many non-U.S.
jurisdictions.
The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 created the U.S. Postal Service as an independent establishment of the executive
branch of the federal government, and created the Postal Rate Commission, an independent agency, to recommend postal rates.
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 amended the 1970 Act to give the re-named Postal Regulatory
Commission revised oversight authority over many aspects of the Postal Service, including postal rates, product offerings and
service standards. We sometimes participate in the proceedings before the Postal Regulatory Commission in an attempt to
secure fair postal rates for competitive services.
Customs
We are subject to the customs laws in the countries in which we operate, regarding the import and export of shipments,
including those related to the filing of documents on behalf of client importers and exporters.
Environmental
We are subject to federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations across all of our business units. These laws
and regulations cover a variety of processes, including, but not limited to: proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous
and other waste; managing wastewater and stormwater; monitoring and maintaining the integrity of underground storage tanks;
complying with laws regarding clean air, including those governing emissions; protecting against and appropriately responding
to spills and releases; and communicating the presence of reportable quantities of hazardous materials to local responders. UPS
has established site- and activity-specific environmental compliance and pollution prevention programs to address our
environmental responsibilities and remain compliant. In addition, UPS has created numerous programs which seek to minimize
waste and prevent pollution within our operations.
Other Regulations
We are subject to numerous other U.S. federal and state laws and regulations, in addition to applicable foreign laws, in
connection with our package and non-package businesses in the countries in which we operate. These laws and regulations
include those enforced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, the U.S. Department of Treasury, the Federal Maritime Commission, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Where You Can Find More Information
UPS maintains a website at www.ups.com. Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 are made available through our website www.investors.ups.com as soon as reasonably practical after we
electronically file or furnish the reports to the SEC. Also available on the Corporation’s website are the Company’s Corporate
Governance Guidelines and Committee Charters. However, information on these websites is not incorporated by reference into
this report or any other report filed with or furnished to the SEC.