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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[GSA Bulletins FTR 12 and 13]

 

Federal Travel Regulation; Reimbursement of Higher Actual 
Subsistence Expenses for Travel to Augusta, Georgia and Oshkosh, 
Wisconsin

AGENCY: Federal Supply Services, GSA.

ACTION: Notice of bulletins.

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SUMMARY: The attached bulletins inform agencies of the establishment of 
a special actual subsistence expense ceiling for official travel to 
Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia and Oshkosh (Winnebago County), 
Wisconsin. The Secretary of Transportation (DOT) requested 
establishment of the increased rates to accommodate employees who 
perform temporary duty in either of the two localities and who 
experience a temporary but significant increase in lodging costs due to 
the escalation of lodging rates during the annual Masters Golf 
Tournament in Augusta, or the annual Experimental Aircraft Association 
Convention and Show in Oshkosh.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This special rate is applicable to claims for 
reimbursement covering travel to Augusta, Georgia during the period 
April 4 through April 10, 1994; and to Oshkosh, Wisconsin during the 
period July 28 through August 3, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jane E. Groat, General Services Administration, Transportation 
Management Division (FBX), Washington, DC 20406, telephone 703-305-
5745.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administrator of General Services, 
pursuant to 41 CFR 301-8.3(c) and at the official request of the 
Secretary of Transportation, has increased the maximum daily amount of 
reimbursement that may be approved for actual and necessary subsistence 
expenses for official travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia for 
travel during the period April 4 through April 10, 1994, and to Oshkosh 
(Winnebago County), Wisconsin for travel during the period July 28 
through August 3, 1994. The attached GSA Bulletins FTR 12 and 13 are 
issued to inform agencies of the establishment of these special actual 
subsistence expense ceilings.

    Dated: March 17, 1994.
Allan W. Beres,
Assistant Commissioner, Transportation and Property Management.

Attachment 1

[GSA Bulletin FTR 12]
March 17, 1994.
To: Heads of Federal agencies
Subject: Reimbursement of higher actual subsistence expenses for 
travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia

    1. Purpose. This bulletin informs agencies of the establishment 
of a special actual subsistence expense ceiling for official travel 
to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia, due to the escalation of 
lodging rates during the annual Masters Golf Tournament held there. 
This special rate applies to claims for reimbursement covering 
travel during the period April 4, 1994, through April 10, 1994.
    2. Background. The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) (41 CFR 
chapters 301-304) part 301-8 permits the Administrator of General 
Services to establish a higher maximum daily rate for the 
reimbursement of actual subsistence expenses of Federal employees on 
official travel to an area within the continental United States. The 
head of an agency may request establishment of such a rate when 
special or unusual circumstances result in an extreme increase in 
subsistence costs for a temporary period. The Secretary of 
Transportation (DOT) requested establishment of such a rate for 
Augusta to accommodate employees who perform temporary duty there 
and experience a temporary but significant increase in lodging costs 
due to the escalation of lodging rates during the annual Masters 
Golf Tournament. These circumstances justify the need for higher 
subsistence expense reimbursement in Augusta during the designated 
period.
    3. Maximum rate and effective date. The Administrator of General 
Services, pursuant to 41 CFR 301-8.3(c), has increased the maximum 
daily amount of reimbursement that may be approved for actual and 
necessary subsistence expenses for official travel to Augusta 
(Richmond County), Georgia for travel during the period April 4, 
1994, through April 10, 1994. Agencies may approve actual 
subsistence expense reimbursement not to exceed $210.00 ($184.00 
maximum for lodging and a $26.00 allowance for meals and incidental 
expenses) for travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia, during 
this time period.
    4. Expiration date. This bulletin expires on September 30, 1994.
    5. For further information contact. Jane E. Groat, General 
Services Administration, Transportation Management Division (FBX), 
Washington, DC 20406, telephone 703-305-5745.

    By delegation of the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service.
Allan W. Beres,
Assistant Commissioner, Transportation and Property Management.

Attachment 2

[GSA Bulletin FTR 13]
March 17, 1994.
To: Heads of Federal agencies
Subject: Reimbursement of higher actual subsistence expenses for 
travel to Oshkosh (Winnebago County), Wisconsin

    1. Purpose. This bulletin informs agencies of the establishment 
of a special actual subsistence expense ceiling for official travel 
to Oshkosh (Winnebago County), Wisconsin, due to the escalation of 
lodging rates during the annual Experimental Aircraft Association 
Convention and Show held there. This special rate applies to claims 
for reimbursement covering travel during the period July 28, 1994, 
through August 3, 1994.
    2. Background. The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) (41 CFR 
chapters 301-304) part 301-8 permits the Administrator of General 
Services to establish a higher maximum daily rate for the 
reimbursement of actual subsistence expenses of Federal employees on 
official travel to an area within the continental United States. The 
head of an agency may request establishment of such a rate when 
special or unusual circumstances result in an extreme increase in 
subsistence costs for a temporary period. The Secretary of 
Transportation (DOT) requested establishment of such a rate for 
Oshkosh to accommodate employees who perform temporary duty there 
and experience a temporary but significant increase in lodging costs 
due to the escalation of lodging rates during the annual 
Experimental Aircraft Association Convention and Show. These 
circumstances justify the need for higher subsistence expense 
reimbursement in Oshkosh during the designated period.
    3. Maximum rate and effective date. The Administrator of General 
Services, pursuant to 41 CFR 301-8.3(c), has increased the maximum 
daily amount of reimbursement that may be approved for actual and 
necessary subsistence expenses for official travel to Oshkosh 
(Winnebago County), Wisconsin for travel during the period July 28, 
1994, through August 3, 1994. Agencies may approve actual 
subsistence expense reimbursement not to exceed $149.00 ($119.00 
maximum for lodging and a $30.00 allowance for meals and incidental 
expenses) for travel to Oshkosh (Winnebago County), Wisconsin, 
during this time period.
    4. Expiration date. This bulletin expires on September 30, 1994.
    5. For further information contact Jane E. Groat, General 
Services Administration, Transportation Management Division (FBX), 
Washington, DC 20406, telephone 703-305-5745.

    By delegation of the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service.
Allan W. Beres,
Assistant Commissioner, Transportation and Property Management.
[FR Doc. 94-7053 Filed 3-24-94; 8:45 am]
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