§ 15101. Transportation policy
(a)
In General.—
To ensure the development, coordination, and preservation of a transportation system that meets the transportation needs of the United States, including the national defense, it is the policy of the United States Government to oversee the modes of transportation and in overseeing those modes—
(3)
to encourage sound economic conditions in transportation, including sound economic conditions among carriers;
(b)
Administration To Carry Out Policy.—
This part shall be administered and enforced to carry out the policy of this section.