The time limits on a TSP transportation claim against the Government differ by mode as shown in the following table:

Time Limits on Actions Taken by TSP

Open Table
Mode Freight charges Statute
(a) Air Domestic 6 years 28 U.S.C. 2401, 2501.
(b) Air International 6 years 28 U.S.C. 2401, 2501.
(c) Freight Forwarders (subject to the IC Act) 3 years 49 U.S.C. 14705(f).
(d) Motor 3 years 49 U.S.C. 14705(f).
(e) Rail 3 years 49 U.S.C. 14705(f).
(f) Water (subject to the IC Act) 3 years 49 U.S.C. 14705(f).
(g) Water (not subject to the IC Act) 2 years 46 U.S.C. 745.
(h) TSPs exempt from regulation 6 years 28 U.S.C. 2401, 2501.

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