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public convenience and necessity

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From 271 U.S. 153 - Colorado v. United States · 1926Most cited · 704 citing opinions

The sole test prescribed is that abandonment be consistent with public necessity and convenience. In determining whether it is, the Commission must have regard to the needs of both intrastate and interstate commerce.

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