A higher amount may be agreed to when one or more of the circumstances for justifying higher than allowable airfare listed in paragraph (b) of this section are applicable, or when an advance agreement under paragraph (c)(3) of this section has been executed. publication in the future. OCONUS consists of foreign areas and non-foreign areas (unless otherwise qualified as non-foreign OCONUS or foreign OCONUS.). Refer to your agency's travel regulations for instructions on how to calculate travel reimbursements. Can we assist you?
Where a country or island is listed it is intended to include all territory within the boundaries of that country or island including any off-shore islands in the same general vicinity. It also clarifies when collision damage waiver(s) and theft insurance are reimbursable during car rentals. documents in the last year, 509 documents in the last year, 32 One commenter stated that an employee should get reimbursed for a rental car as well as fuel. are not part of the published document itself. 121(c). Foreign per diem rates are established by the Office of Allowances as maximum U.S. dollar rates for reimbursement of U.S. Government civilians traveling on official business in foreign areas. Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Any further clarification of the area covered by a specific listing is contained in associated footnotes which can be viewed by selectingForeign Per Diem Rates by Location. Home. 2022-08415 Filed 4-21-22; 8:45 am], updated on 11:15 AM on Thursday, July 21, 2022, updated on 8:45 AM on Thursday, July 21, 2022. 1353; E.O. Fuel for rental vehicles is also an allowable transportation expense when incurred while on temporary duty travel. The authority citation for part 301-51 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5738; 20 U.S.C. on 
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(3) of this subsection, costs incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses (as defined in the regulations cited in (a)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section) shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the-, (i) Federal Travel Regulations, prescribed by the General Services Administration, for travel in the contiguous United States, available on a subscription basis from the-, (ii) Joint Travel Regulation, Volume2, DoD Civilian Personnel, AppendixA, prescribed by the Department of Defense, for travel in Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying areas of the United States, available on a subscription basis from the-, (iii) Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925, "Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances for Foreign Areas," prescribed by the Department of State, for travel in areas not covered in (a)(2)(i) and (ii) of this paragraph, available on a subscription basis from the-. Learn more here. developer tools pages. The Public Inspection page Federal Travel Regulations: Rental Car Policy Updates and Federal Travel Regulation: Rental Car Policy Updates and PART 302-16Allowance for Miscellaneous Expenses, https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-08415, MODS: Government Publishing Office metadata, Parking fees; ferry fees; bridge, road, and tunnel fees; and aircraft or airplane parking, landing, and tie-down fees. Employees required to travel OCONUS could be reimbursed for the cost of CDW or theft insurance, but not both. Charges for repairs, depreciation, replacements, grease, oil, antifreeze, towage and similar speculative expenses, fuel, insurance, state and Federal taxes. documents in the last year, by the Transportation Department The commenter also asked a procedural question unrelated to the regulation change, and which is answered in existing regulations. GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Until the ACFR grants it official status, the XML The authority citation for part 301-10 continues to read as follows: Authority: (b) Airfare costs in excess of the lowest priced airfare available to the contractor during normal business hours are unallowable except when such accommodations require circuitous routing, require travel during unreasonable hours, excessively prolong travel, result in increased cost that would offset transportation savings, are not reasonably adequate for the physical or medical needs of the traveler, or are not reasonably available to meet mission requirements. Adding, in alphabetical order, the definition of Fuel; c. Removing the definition of Non-foreign area; and. documents in the last year, by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The authority citation for part 300-3 continues to read as follows: Authority: Start Printed Page 24065 Updates the list of MEA examples in FTR 302-16.2 to explicitly include discretionary rental car reimbursement due to OCONUS shipping delays and adds the caveat that such expense may only be authorized for up to 10 days. In all cases, travel by contractor-owned, -leased, or -chartered aircraft must be fully documented and justified. Foreign Affairs Agencies(State, Commerce (ForeignCommercialService), Agriculture (Foreign Agricultural Service), U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)) -Implementing per diem regulations may be found in14 FAM 570. (ii) Whether increased flexibility in scheduling results in time savings and more effective use of personnel that would outweigh additional travel costs. This effort reduced the overall number of pages from 2,318 to 1,634. GSA published a proposed rule at 86 FR 50863 on September 13, 2021, to provide clarifications to rental car use policies and definitions. The incidental expenses portion of the per diem rate includes laundry and dry cleaning expenses. Revise the table in 301-10.304 to read as follows: 5. This prototype edition of the The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FTR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. GSA concurs that this was the intent of the change and the language in FTR part 302-16 has been clarified accordingly. Personnel Force InnovationFreedom of Information ActDFAS HotlineContact Us Accessibility / Section 508EEO / No Fear Act, Providing payment services for the U.S. Department of Defense, https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/JTR.pdf, Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, Travelers on DoD invitational travel authorizations. 5738; 5 U.S.C. documents in the last year, 12 documents in the last year, 22 This JTR revision was initially requested by the Under Secretary of the Air Force in April in support of the Month of The Military Child with a focus on how important gun safes are for overall gun safety and child safety. 07/21/2022, 844 One commenter wanted clarification that employees returning from an OCONUS location would also be allowed a rental car reimbursement when their OCONUS shipments are delayed. Those agencies that receive complaints about a per diem rate for a locality where there is frequent travel may submit a request to the Department of State for review. The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security. (v) Purpose of trip.
i.e., Federal Register issue. et seq. documents in the last year, 891 The General Services Administration establishes per diem rates in the continental United States (CONUS). GSA modified the language in FTR part 302-16 to emphasize that a POV must be shipped and clarified that the allowance applies to both foreign area OCONUS and non-foreign area OCONUS. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled legal research should verify their results against an official edition of 07/21/2022, 165 Joint Travel Regulations: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/perdiem/JTR.pdf. 6. A-126, Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft. Revised May 22, 1992. More information and documentation can be found in our headings within the legal text of Federal Register documents. This information must be submitted in accordance with instruction in. In such cases, no cost data pertinent to such territories and possessions were used in determining the established rates. The merger of the regulations into one volume makes them more easily accessible and understandable to travelers and provides aligned language that highlights where allowances are different for uniformed members and civilians. documents in the last year, 18 The foreign per diem rates are used for (1) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel between the U.S. and a foreign area; (2) PCS travel from one foreign area to another; (3) temporary duty or detail (TDY) to a foreign area; and (4) calculating the Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowancewhen permanently assigned to a foreign location. As a minimum, the manifest/log shall indicate-. The Department of Defense establishes per diem rates for non-foreign locations outside of the continental United States, such as Alaska, Hawaii, or Guam. All travelers are advised to request information on hotel discounts for U.S. Government employees when arranging for hotel reservations. About the Federal Register What are the policies when authorized to rent a vehicle for official travel? The OFR/GPO partnership is committed to presenting accurate and reliable The energy source needed to power a vehicle. The President of the United States manages the operations of the Executive branch of Government through Executive orders. of the issuing agency. documents in the last year. documents in the last year, 1379 It will not include territories or possessions located elsewhere even though considered an integral part of the parent country or island. This report includes prices for hotel rooms and meals at facilities representative of moderately priced and suitable hotels and restaurants most frequently used by typical Federal travelers. An official website of the United States Government, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. on For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or Travelers to these non-foreign "OCONUS" locations may claim lodging tax expenses separately, but may not claim laundry and dry cleaning expenses as those expenses are included in the incidental expenses portion of the OCONUS per diem rate. For such higher amounts to be allowable, all of the following conditions must be met: (i) One of the conditions warranting approval of the actual expense method, as set forth in the regulations referenced in paragraphs (a)(2)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this section, must exist. The 10 days exclude reimbursement for the days after a POV is delivered or a new POV is purchased at the location. The M&IE portion is intended to substantially cover the cost of meals and incidental travel expenses such as laundry and dry cleaning. the official SGML-based PDF version on govinfo.gov, those relying on it for corresponding official PDF file on govinfo.gov. The Chapter 925 Per Diem Supplement to the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas) lists all foreign areas alphabetically. To subscribe please click, The rates consist of a maximum lodging portion and a maximum meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) portion. documents in the last year, 75 An official website of the United States Government, FAC Number: 2022-06 Effective Date: 05/26/2022. PCS Lodging Portal(Intranet ONLY) -HRPCSLODGING@state.gov*Provides temporary housing for employees traveling on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorized and funded by GTM/EX, For Standardized Regulation interpretation:AllowancesO@state.gov, Foreign per diem rates are established by the Office of Allowances as maximum U.S. dollar rates for reimbursement of U.S. Government civilians traveling on official business in foreign areas. (3) Where an advance agreement is proposed (see 31.109), consideration may be given to the following: (i) Whether scheduled commercial airlines or other suitable, less costly, travel facilities are available at reasonable times, with reasonable frequency, and serve the required destinations conveniently. No changes to the rule will be made based on this suggestion. NOTE: Any location not listed for per diem under a country takes the "Other" rate weadminister and publish for that country. One commenter expressed general support for the rule and another commenter expressed support specifically for replacing the words gasoline and gas with the term fuel, where appropriate. In 301-51.200 amend paragraph (a)(3) by removing the word Gasoline and adding Fuel in its place. Updated information on non-foreign area per diems are published periodically in Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletins. For travelers to CONUS locations, laundry, dry cleaning, and taxes on lodging may be reimbursed in addition to the per diem rate. The maximum lodging amount is intended to substantially cover the cost of lodging at adequate, suitable and moderately-priced facilities. View the most recentTravel Technical Message. provide legal notice to the public or judicial notice to the courts. Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC), Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee (ISDC). That portion of the cost of company-furnished automobiles that relates to personal use by employees (including transportation to and from work) is compensation for personal services and is unallowable as stated in 31.205-6(m)(2). This table of contents is a navigational tool, processed from the 07/21/2022, 210 OCONUS is further divided into foreign areas and non-foreign areas: (1) Foreign areaAny area situated beyond both the CONUS and the non-foreign areas. Individuals found performing unauthorized activities are subject to disciplinary action including criminal prosecution. documents in the last year, 1041 The Bureau of Public Affairs of the Department of State offers a subscription service that permits individuals to receive, when Foreign Travel Per Diem rates are updated. Clarifies the definition of OCONUS and adds it to the glossary of terms. This revision also supports the Presidents Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention Strategy and is being promoted in support of May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Document page views are updated periodically throughout the day and are cumulative counts for this document. What expenses are allowable in addition to the POV mileage rate allowances? 10. Any further clarification of the area covered by a specific listing is contained in associated footnotes which can be viewed by selecting, The foreign per diem rates are used for (1) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel between the U.S. and a foreign area; (2) PCS travel from one foreign area to another; (3) temporary duty or detail (TDY) to a foreign area; and (4) calculating the. Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA). 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