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Stale-dated & Uncashed Checks

A stale-dated federal treasury check is a check that has not been cashed within one year from the date of issue. The United States Department of Treasury automatically voids all uncashed checks after one year from the date of issue and returns the funds to the issuing agency. Stale-dated and uncashed checks can only be re-issued within 6 years from the original date of issue, per the Barring Act 31 U.S.C. 3702(b).

The quarterly report includes stale-dated checks for the following...

Wear Sensible Clothing

Passengers who wear sensible clothing can reduce their chances of serious injury in the unlikely event of an emergency.

  • Dress to cover as much skin as possible.
  • Wear clothes made of natural fabrics such as cotton, wool, denim, or leather. Synthetics may melt when heated.
  • Wear clothing that is roomy, avoiding restrictive clothing.
  • Wear low-heeled, leather, or canvas shoes.
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