Nothing in this chapter shall have the effect of diminishing the rights and obligations of any Nation under Article VIII(3) of the Convention . ( Pub. L. 94–70, § 11 , formerly § 12, as added Pub. L. 104–43, title III, § 308 , Nov. 3, 1995 , 109 Stat. 387 ; amended Pub. L. 105–384, title II, § 202(b)(1)(E) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3453 ; renumbered § 11, Pub. L. 114–81, title I, § 107(5) , Nov. 5, 2015 , 129 Stat. 658 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 11 of Pub. L. 94–70 was renumbered section 12 and is set out as a Separability note under section 971 of this title . Another prior section 11 of Pub. L. 94–70 was classified to section 971j of this title , prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–81, title I, § 107(5) , Nov. 5, 2015 , 129 Stat. 658 . Amendments 1998— Pub. L. 105–384 made technical amendment to style of heading and section designation in original act. CFR Title Parts 15 904 50 300 , 635