The United States Postal Service will restore “domestic status” for U.S. mail sent to the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia, the Palau Horizon reports.

USPS made the announcement during the USPS two-day workshop for postmasters and post office managers throughout the Pacific.

USPS terminated these services during the RMI and FSM Compact renegotiation in 2003. Paul Vogel, Managing Director, Global Business and Senior Vice President of USPS made the announcement.