(e) The Secretary of the Department concerned may terminate any bond covering any Armed Forces postal clerk or assistant Armed Forces postal clerk without affecting the liability of any person or surety thereunder for losses or shortages occurring prior to such termination. (f) The Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Treasury shall reimburse the Post Office Department annually in an amount of money equal to (1) funds and the value of other accountable postal stock embezzled by, or lost through the negligence, errors, or defalcations on the part of (A) unbonded Armed Forces postal clerks or assistant Armed Forces postal clerks or persons acting in that capacity; or (B) commissioned or warrant officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who have been designated custodians of postal effects by the appropriate commanding officer. (2) funds expended by the Post Office Department in payment of claims arising through negligence, errors, losses, or defalcations by persons listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (g) The Secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Treasury shall take action to recover from the persons responsible for the losses or shortages the amounts paid under the provisions of this section. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 585.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 141, 142, 143, 144, and 145 (June 6, 1953, ch. 108, §§ 1-5, 67 Stat. 55, 56). Changes in phraseology are made to conform to the style of this revision and to reflect the provisions of section 14 of title 6. The words "armed forces postal clerks" are used instead of listing each one of the five services. Chapter 9.-PRIVATE CARRIAGE OF LETTERS Sec. 901. Letters carried out of the mail. 902. Foreign letters out of the mails. 903. Searches authorized. 904. Seizing and detaining letters. 905. 906. Searching vessels for letters. § 901. Letters carried out of the mail. (a) A letter may be carried out of the mails when (1) it is enclosed in an envelope; (2) the amount of postage which would have been charged on the letter if it had been sent by mail is paid by stamps, or postage meter stamps, on the envelope; (3) the envelope is properly addressed; (4) the envelope is so sealed that the letter cannot be taken from it without defacing the envelope; (5) any stamps on the envelope are canceled in ink by the sender; and (6) the date of the letter, of its transmission or receipt by the carrier is endorsed on the envelope in ink. (b) The Postmaster General may suspend the operation of any part of this section upon any mail route where the public interest requires the suspension. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 586.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, US.C., 1952 ed., § 500 (R.S. 3993, June 29, 1938, ch. 805, 52 Stat. 1231). Changes are made in phraseology. § 902. Foreign letters out of the mails. (a) Except as provided in section 901 of this title the master of a vessel departing from the United States for foreign ports may not receive on board or transport any letter which originated in the United States that (1) has not been regularly received from a United States post office; or (2) does not relate to the cargo of the vessel. (b) The officer of the port empowered to grant clearances, shall require from the master of such a vessel, as a condition of clearance, an oath that he does not have under his care or control, and will not receive or transport, any letter contrary to the provisions of this section. (c) Except as provided in section 1699 of title 18, the master of a vessel arriving at a port of the United States carrying letters not regularly in the mails shall deposit them in the Post Office at the port of arrival. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 586.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 494, 496 (RS. 3978, 3987). Subsections (a) and (b) cover the provisions of section 496 of title 39, U.S.C. Subsection (c) covers the last clause of section 494 of title 39. The remainder of this latter section is obsolete. See section 6409 of this title for transportation rates to be paid owner of vessels. Changes are made in phraseology. § 903. Searches authorized. The Postmaster General, by letter of authority filed in the Department, may authorize any postal inspector or other officer of the Department to make searches for mailable matter transported in violation of law. When the authorized officer has reason to believe that mailable matter transported contrary to law may be found therein, he may open and search any (1) vehicle passing, or having lately passed, from a place at which there is a post office of the United States; (2) article being, or having lately been, in the vehicle; (3) store or office, other than a dwelling house, used or occupied by a common carrier or transportation company, in which an article may be contained. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 586.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 700 (R.S. 4017, 4026; June 11, 1880, ch. 206, § 1, 21 Stat. 177). "Vehicle", includes a "car", therefore the words "car or" are omitted. "Article" is substituted for "box, package or packet". § 904. Seizing and detaining letters. A postal inspector, customs officer, or United States marshal or his deputy, may seize at any time, letters and bags, packets or parcels containing letters which are being carried contrary to law on board any vessel or on any post road. The officer who makes the seizure shall convey the articles seized to the nearest post office; or by direction of the Postmaster General or the Secretary of the Treasury, he may detain them until two months after the final determination of all suits and proceedings which may be brought within six months after the seizure against any person for sending or carrying the letters. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 587.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 498 (R.S. 3990, 4017; June 11, 1880, ch. 206, § 1, 21 Stat 177). "Customs officer" includes "collector", therefore, the words "collector or other" are omitted. Changes are made in phraseology. § 905. Searching vessels for letters. A postal inspector when instructed by the Postmaster General to make examinations and seizures and any customs officer without special instructions shall search vessels for letters which may be on board, or which may have been conveyed contrary to law. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 587.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 497 (R.S. 3989, 4017; June 11, 1880, ch. 206, § 1, 21 Stat. 177). "Customs officer" includes "collector", therefore the words "collector or other" are omitted. Changes are made in phraseology. § 906. Disposition of seized mail. Every package or parcel seized by a postal inspector, customs officer, or United States marshal or his deputies, in which a letter is unlawfully concealed. shall be forfeited to the United States. The same proceedings may be used to enforce forfeitures as are authorized in respect of goods, wares, and merchandise forfeited for violation of the revenue laws. Laws for the benefit and protection of customs officers making seizures for violating revenue laws apply to officers making seizures for violating the postal laws. 587.) (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. § 2001. Purchase or rental of equipment and supplies. The Postmaster General may provide by purchase, rental, or otherwise, necessary equipment and supplies to carry out the provisions of this title. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 588.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 242 (Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 389, § 8, 37 Stat. 558; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 149, § 1, 37 Stat.928). The limitation to fourth class mail is eliminated in view of authority in other laws to obtain supplies and equipment for other services. (See section 2004, this title.) "Equipment and supplies" as used in this section includes those specifically mentioned in section 242 of title 39; for example, vehicles, maps, stamps, directories, and printed instructions. Reference to appointment and compensation of employees is omitted. Appointment and compensation of employees are covered by chapters 41, 43, and 45 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2002. Bonds and contracts. Bonds taken and contracts entered into by the Department shall be in the name of the United States of America. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 588.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 5, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 377 (R.S. 403). Changes are made in phraseology. § 2003. Purchase of supplies. (a) The Postmaster General, in making purchases for equipment and supplies necessary for the Department, shall advertise as provided by law and award contracts therefor to the lowest responsible bidder. He shall solicit separate proposals and make separate contracts for each class furnished. (b) The Postmaster General shall record an abstract of all bids for furnishing supplies to the Department, stating the (1) name of the party bidding; (3) sum to be paid. He shall keep on file and preserve all bids until the end of the contract term to which they relate. These records shall be open at all times for inspection by Congress, and by those who are interested in the contracts. (c) The Postmaster General shall permit each bidder to be present, either in person or by attorney, when the bids are opened, and to examine all bids. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 588.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 5, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 366 (Apr. 28, 1904, ch. 1759, § 3, 33 Stat. 440; Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1(a), 5(a), eff. Aug. 20, 1949, 63 Stat. 10666). Since the office of Purchasing Agent was abolished by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1949, the provision that he make contracts in name of Postmaster General is omitted. In any event the provision is in conflict with section 2002 of this title. Reference to the purchase of articles of "domestic production and manufacture" is omitted. This is now covered by section 10a of title 41. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2004. Contracts for envelopes and other supplies. (a) The Postmaster General may contract, for a period not to exceed four years, for (1) stamped envelopes for sale to the public; (2) envelopes for use by the executive departments and agencies, subject to applicable regulations under section 481 of title 40; (3) postal cards and stamps; (4) miscellaneous equipment and supplies for the Field Postal Service; and (5) printing of post-route maps. (b) When the Postmaster General determines the interests of the Department require it, all adhesive stamps prescribed by him may be manufactured by the Department of the Treasury, in conformity with an agreement satisfactory to both the Postmaster General and the Secretary of the Treasury. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 588.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES (Pub. Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 164, 352, 355, 803, 804, 809 (Mar. 24, 1874, No. 6, 18 Stat. 286; Mar. 2, 1889, ch. 374, § 1, 25 Stat. 844; Mar. 2, 1895, ch. 177, § 1, 28 Stat. 803; Apr. 21, 1902, ch. 563, § 1, 32 Stat. 117; June 26, 1906, ch. 3546, 34 S at. 476; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 4(7), 65 Stat. 709); and derived from title 41, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 13a (Mar. 24, 1874), No. 6, 18 Stat. 286. Sections 164, 355, 803, 804 and 809, title 39, authorize 4-year contracts for the procurement of stamped envelopes, envelopes for use by the executive departments of Government, postal cards and stamps, post route maps, miscellaneous equipment and supplies. The authority contained in those sections is consolidated in this section. Section 164 of title 39 authorizes the Postmaster General to contract for a period of not to exceed 4 years for necessary supplies for the free-delivery service. This provision is covered by the broad language of paragraph (4) of this section which is based, in part, on section 803 of title 39. Section 803 authorizes contracts for terms not exceed ing 4 years for articles enumerated under the heading "Supply Division" in the act of April 21, 1902, 32 Stat. 113. The last mentioned statute was an Appropriation Act listing a great variety of miscellaneous supplies under the heading "Supply Division." Paragraph 4 of subsection (a) of this section is based on section 803 but the words "Supply Division" are omitted. The provision of section 804, title 39, relating to the printing of post-road maps is covered by paragraph (5) of this section. The provisions of section 809 of title 39 and section 13a of title 41, provide that contracts for mail bags, mail locks and keys, postal cards, and postage stamps are not subject to the provisions of section 13 of title 41. Section 352 of title 39 is covered by subsection (b) of this section. For provisions covering sale of envelopes, see sections 2503, 2510. § 2005. Contracts for money order supplies. Except when he procures them from the Government Printing Office, the Postmaster General shall obtain money order supplies in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of title 41. He shall solicit separate proposals for each item. He shall enter into contracts for a period of not more than four years containing such conditions as he may prescribe. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 588.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 715 (Mar. 3, 1883, ch. 123, § 2, 22 Stat. 527; June 4, 1897, ch. 2, § 1, 30 Stat. 18). The second sentence is omitted in view of section 111 of title 44, requiring that printing be done at the Government Printing Office. The reference to section 5 of title 41 is new and is in substitution of the words "from the lowest responsible bidders" and "under separate advertisements." § 2006. Contracts for rental of equipment and services. (a) The Postmaster General, after advertising, may enter into contracts for a period of not more than four years for (1) the rental of canceling machines; (2) the hire of vehicles for the City Delivery Service; (3) collection service by means of boxes attached to street cars; and (4) the operation of the Detroit River Postal Service. (b) The Postmaster General may not pay more than $270 a year for the rental and repairs of each canceling machine. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 588.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 802 (Mar. 4, 1911. ch. 241, § 1, 36 Stat. 1333; Mar. 9, 1914, ch. 33, 38 Stat. 303). Changes are made in phraseology. The words "the equipages" are omitted and "vehicles" inserted in lieu thereof. The words "and shall be awarded on the basis of cheapness and efficiency" are eliminated. The letting of contracts is covered by section 5 of title 41 which authorizes awards of contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. § 2007. Purchase of motor-truck parts. The Postmaster General may make agreements without advertising with motor vehicle manufacturers for the purchase of parts for nonpassenger motor vehicles under such arrangement as he deems most advantageous to the Government at prices not in excess of the manufacturer's list price less regular discounts. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 589.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 829 (June 30, 1930, ch. 766, 46 Stat. 838). The introductory clause "whenever motor truck parts are needed by the Post Office Department in the operation of motor trucks" is as surplusage. The annual appropriations acts of the Department make appropriations for expenses necessary in the operation of the postal service. The key points in this section are that the Postmaster General may make these agreements without advertising and at prices which do not exceed the manufacturers' list price. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2008. Hire of vehicles from employees. The Postmaster General may hire, by contract or on an allowance basis, vehicles from postal employees, other than supervisors, for use in the city and village delivery, including special delivery services, and for the collection of mail. (Pub. L. 86–682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 589.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 52, 1008 (R.S 3850; Feb. 20, 1929, ch. 278, 45 Stat. 1252; June 18, 1930. ch. 526, 46 Stat. 782; June 22, 1934, ch. 713, 48 Stat. 1205; June 10, 1955, ch. 137, title 6, § 608, 69 Stat. 128). Section 52 is divided. That portion preceding the proviso is covered by section 6420 of this title. The proviso is covered in this section. The words "including special delivery" are based on section 1008 of title 39. The remainder of section 1008 is covered by section 3542 of this title. See section 3543 (g) for allowances to employees serving rural routes. § 2009. Contracts for delivery of special delivery mail. The Postmaster General, when he deems it expedient, may contract for the immediate delivery of all special delivery mail from any post office at any price less than eight cents per piece. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 589.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 167 (Aug. 4, 1886, ch. 901, § 1, 24 Stat. 220). The section is divided. Its application to the employment of persons at post offices of the third and fourth class to deliver special delivery mail is covered in section 6007. Its application to special delivery mail generally is covered by section 6006 of this title. The last sentence which applies to contracts for delivery of special delivery mail is covered by this section. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2010. No postal material or supplies manufactured by convict labor. Except as provided in chapter 307 of title 18, the Postmaster General may not make a contract for the purchase of equipment or supplies to be manufactured by convict labor. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 589.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Derived from title 5, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 367 (Apr. 28, 1904, ch. 1759, § 1, 33 Stat. 435). Changes are made in phraseology. § 2011. Contracts for postal stations. The Postmaster General may enter into contracts for the conduct of contract stations for a term not exceeding three years. He may renew contracts at the same or lower contract price, for additional terms not exceeding three years unless (1) he finds that the renewal is not in the interest of the United States, or (2) not later than ninety days before the end of a contract term the Department receives a request in writing that the contract be opened for competitive bidding at the end of the term. Upon such a finding by him, or upon receipt of such a request, the Postmaster General shall terminate the contract, with respect to which the finding has been made or the request has been received, at the end of the current term and shall advertise for bids thereon in accordance with the existing laws relating to the advertising of public contracts and the award thereof on the basis of competitive bidding. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 589.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on 39 U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 161 (May 18, 1916, ch. 126, § 15, 39 Stat. 163; Apr. 7, 1958, Pub. L. 85-368, 72 Stat. 81). The cited section is also covered by section 705 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2101. Gifts, donations of services and property. The Postmaster General may accept gifts and donations of services and property in aid of the activities of the Department. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 589.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 7941 (Aug. 17, 1950, ch. 735, § 8, 64 Stat. 462). This section covers clause (2) of section 794f of title 39. The parenthetical phrase "whether real, personal, or mixed, and whether tangible or intangible” in said clause is omitted as unnecessary because it is embraced within the broad scope of the word "property" as used in this section. Section 794f is divided. Clause (1) is covered by subsection (a) of section 2102 of this title. Clause (3) is covered by section 509 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2102. Leases. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law the Postmaster General may lease, on such terms as he deems appropriate, real property necessary in the conduct of the affairs of the Department. (b) The term of a lease may not exceed twenty years when made for quarters— (1) for post offices of the first, second and third classes; (2) for terminal railway post offices; and (c) The Postmaster General may rent quarters for postal purposes without entering into a formal written contract where the amount of the rental does not exceed $1,000 per annum. (d) When a leased building or part thereof becomes unfit for use for the purpose rented, the Postmaster General may not pay rent until it is put in satisfactory condition by the lessor, or at his option he may cancel the lease. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 590.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., §§ 10, 11, 12, 14, 476, 577, 794f (Mar. 3, 1885, ch. 342, § 1, 23 Stat. 386; July 24, 1888, ch. 702, § 1, 25 Stat. 346; Mar. 9, 1914, ch. 33, 38 Stat. 301; Apr. 24, 1920, ch. 161, § 1, 41 Stat. 578, 580; June 19, 1922, ch. 227, § 1, 42 Stat. 656; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 420, 43 Stat. 1105; June 3, 1926, ch. 455, June 3, 1926, ch. 456, 44 Stat. 688; June 29, 1948, ch. 717, § 2, 62 Stat. 1098; Aug. 17, 1950, ch. 735, § 8, 64 Stat. 462). The broad authority of the Postmaster General under clause (1) of section 794f of title 39 to make leases on such terms as he deems appropriate, limited only by laws specifically applicable to the postal service, is covered by subsection (a) of this section. The laws specifically applicable to the leasing authority of the postal service within the limitation imposed by section 794f are distributed in this section as follows: Section 10 of title 39 which authorizes the Postmaster General to cancel leases on buildings unfit for postal service and prohibits the payment of rent on such buildings is covered by subsection (d). Section 14 of title 39 is covered by subsection (c). The twenty-year limitation on the term of leases for quarters for first, second, and third class post offices, quarters at public airports and at terminal railway post offices contained in sections 11. 476, and 577 of title 39 22-992 0-64—vol. 2— 62 is covered by subsection (b). The references in said sections to the appropriation items available for such payments have been omitted for the reason that such specific appropriation items are no longer carried in the appropriation acts for the Department. The authorization in sections 11, 12, 476, and 577, for the Postmaster General to pay rental for leased quarters on a monthly or quarterly basis is omitted in view of subsection (a). Clause (2) of section 746f and clause (3) of section 746f are covered by sections 2101 and 509 of their title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2103. Additional leasing authority. (a) In addition to the authority vested in him by section 2102 of this title the Postmaster General may (1) negotiate and enter into lease agreements which do not bind the Government for periods exceeding thirty years, on such terms as the Postmaster General deems to be in the best interests of the United States, for the erection by the lessor of the buildings and improvements for postal purposes as the Postmaster General deems appropriate, on lands sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of by the Postmaster General to, or otherwise acquired by, the lessor; (2) for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, and without regard to sections 630630h of title 5, sections 471-475, 481, 483-492, and 511-514 of title 40, sections 5, 153, and 251— 255, 257-260 of title 41, sections 391-401 of title 44, and section 1622 of title 50, appendix (A) acquire by purchase, condemnation, lease, donation, or otherwise, and on such terms as he deems appropriate to the best interests of the United States, real property and interests therein, for use for postal purposes; and (B) dispose of real property, and interests therein, acquired for use or used for postal purposes by sale, lease, or otherwise, on such terms as he deems appropriate to the best interests of the United States. (b) The Postmaster General may not, for the purpose of this section, dispose of (1) any Government-owned property, or interests therein, acquired pursuant to section 352 of title 40 or (2) any Government-owned property, or interests therein, acquired pursuant to law prior to July 22, 1954, on which there has been constructed a building to be used for postal purposes and which is presently being used for those purposes. (c) Funds available to the Department for the payment of rents may be utilized by the Postmaster General for the purposes of this section. (Pub. L. 86-682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 590.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C., 1952 ed., § 903 (July 22, 1954, ch. 560, § 203, 68 Stat. 523, 524). This section covers section 903 of title 39. The reference in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of said section to "person, copartnership, corporation, or other public or private entity" is omitted as unnecessary. The authority vested in the Postmaster General by this section to enter into lease agreements carries with it authority for him to enter into such agreements with any "person, co partnership, corporation, or other public or private entity." The word "lessor" as used in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section also embraces persons, copartnerships, corporations, or other public or private entities. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2104. Space procurement by lease-purchase agree ments. Whenever the Postmaster General determines that (1) there is a substantial need for space for postal purposes in any particular area which cannot be satisfied by utilization of any existing property suitable for the purpose then owned by the Government, (2) the receipts of the post office serving the area exceed $10,000 per year, and (3) the best interests of the United States will be served by taking action hereunder, he may obtain and provide space for postal purposes in suitable structures of permanent-type construction in the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Territories and possessions of the United States by negotiating and entering into lease-purchase agreements, the terms of which may not be less than ten nor more than twenty-five years and which shall provide in each case that title to the property shall vest in the United States at or before the expiration of the leasehold term and upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions stipulated in each lease-purchase agreement. The terms and conditions shall provide for the application to the purchase price agreed upon therein of rental payments made thereunder. The payments under an agreement may include amounts for the amortization of the fair market value on the date of the agreement of the property described therein. The financial transactions of the Department with respect to lease-purchase agreements are subject to the accounting and auditing requirements of sections 2202, 2206-2208, and 2211 of this title. (Pub. L. 86682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 590.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 39, U.S.C. 1952, ed., § 902 (July 22, 1954, ch. 560, § 202, 68 Stat. 521). This section covers subɛection (a) of section 902 of title 39. The reference to Guam is omitted as unnecessary in view of section 2 of this title. Section 902 is distributed as follows: The provisions of subsection (b), (c), and (d) are covered by section 2105 of this title. Subsection (e) is covered by section 2108 of this title; subsection (f) by section 2106 of this title; subsection (g) by section 2107 of this title; subsection (h) by section 2110 of this title; and subsection (1) by section 2108 of this title. Changes are made in phraseology. § 2105. Development of existing sites and property. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Postmaster General may exercise the powers granted in section 2104 of this title with respect to existing properties, including those for which conversions, additions, extensions, or remodeling may be required, and properties upon which construction is to be subsequently effected in pursuance of the terms of applicable lease-purchase agreements. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Postmaster General may (1) enter into agreements to effectuate any of the purposes of this section, and (2) bring about the development and improvement of any land purchased by the United States for postal purposes, including the demolition of obsolete and outmoded structures situate thereon, |