1998 - Pub. L. 105-277 substituted "International Postal Arrangements" for "International postal arrangements" in section catchline and amended text generally.

Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "(a) The Postal Service, with the consent of the President, may negotiate and conclude postal treaties or conventions, and may establish the rates of postage or other charges on mail matter conveyed between the United States and other countries.

The decisions of the Postal Service construing or interpreting the provisions of any treaty or convention which has been or may be negotiated and concluded shall, if approved by the President, be conclusive upon all officers of the Government of the United States. "(b) The Postal Service shall transmit a copy of each postal convention concluded with other governments to the Secretary of State, who shall furnish a copy of the same to the Public Printer for publication." EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71-9 of the Board of Governors.

See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91-375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO STATE DEPARTMENT Pub. L. 105-277, Sec. 101(h) [title VI, Sec. 633(d)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-480, 2681-524, provided that: "In fiscal year 1999 and each fiscal year hereafter, the Postal Service shall allocate to the Department of State from any funds available to the Postal Service such sums as may be reasonable, documented and auditable for the Department of State to carry out the activities of Section 407 of title 39 of the United States Code." -FOOTNOTE- (!1) So in original. "Postal Arrangements" probably should not be capitalized. (!2) So in original.

Probably should be capitalized.