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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Chapter 301

[FTR Amendment 36]
RIN 3090-AF36

 

Federal Travel Regulation; Maximum Per Diem Rates

AGENCY: Federal Supply Service, GSA.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to 
correct the designated in-season and off-season time periods associated 
with the maximum per diem rate established for Federal employee travel 
to Cocoa Beach (Brevard County), Florida. This rule also revises the 
designated in-season and off-season time periods for Federal employee 
travel to Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado, and Williamsburg 
(denoted as an independent city), Virginia. FTR Amendment 34 (58 FR 
67950, Dec. 22, 1993) incorrectly reversed the designated in-season and 
off-season time periods for Cocoa Beach. Also, an analysis of 
additional data reveals that the designated in-season and off-season 
time periods for Colorado Springs and Williamsburg require adjustments 
to provide adequate per diem reimbursement for Federal employee travel 
to these areas. This rule does not change the per diem rate levels for 
any of these locations.

DATES: Effective dates: The provisions of this final rule relating to 
Cocoa Beach, FL are effective January 1, 1994. The provisions of this 
final rule relating to Colorado Springs, CO and Williamsburg, VA are 
effective March 31, 1994.
    Applicability dates: The provisions of this final rule relating to 
Cocoa Beach, FL apply for travel performed on or after January 1, 1994. 
The provisions of this final rule relating to Colorado Springs, CO and 
Williamsburg, VA apply for travel performed on or after March 31, 1994.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The General Services Administration (GSA) 
has determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action 
for the purposes of Executive Order 12866 dated September 30, 1993.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701-5709, 
E.O. 11609, July 22, 1971 (36 FR 13747), title 41, chapter 301 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations is amended as set forth below.

CHAPTER 301--TRAVEL ALLOWANCES

    1. Appendix A to chapter 301 is amended by removing under Colorado 
Springs (El Paso County), Colorado the entries ``(May 1-August 31)'' 
and ``(September 1-April 30)'' and adding in their place ``(April 1-
October 31)'' and ``(November 1-March 31)'', respectively; by removing 
under Cocoa Beach (Brevard County), Florida the entries ``(May 1-
December 31)'' and ``(January 1-April 30)'' and adding in their place 
``(January 1-April 30)'' and ``(May 1-December 31)'', respectively; and 
by removing under Williamsburg (denoted as an independent city), 
Virginia the entries ``(June 1-September 30)'' and ``(October 1-May 
31)'' and adding in their place ``(April 1-October 31)'' and 
``(November 1-March 31)'', respectively, to read as follows:

Appendix A to Chapter 301--Prescribed Maximum Per Diem Rates for CONUS

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                            Per diem locality                                Maximum                     Maximum
---------------------------------------------------------------------------  lodging        M&IE        per diem
                                             County and/or other defined     amount   +   rate (b)  =    rate\4\
              Key city\1\                          location\2\\3\             (a)                         (c)   
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                                                  * * * * * * *                                                 
Colorado Springs                          El Paso                                                               
    April 1-October 31)                   ................................        51            26            77
    (November 1-March 31)                 ................................        43            26            69
                                                                                                                
                                                  * * * * * * *                                                 
Cocoa Beach                               Brevard                                                               
    (January 1-April 30)                  ................................        73            30           103
    (May 1-December 31)                   ................................        65            30            95
                                                                                                                
                                                  * * * * * * *                                                 
Williamsburg*                                                                                                   
    (April 1-October 31)                  ................................        70            34           104
    (November 1-March 31)                 ................................        49            34            83
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*Denotes independent cities.                                                                                    
                                                                                                                
\1\Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as ``all locations within, or entirely          
  surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those      
  boundaries.''                                                                                                 
\2\Per diem localities with county definition shall include ``all locations within, or entirely surrounded by,  
  the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent  
  entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties.''                             
\3\Military installations or Government-related facilities (whether or not specifically named) that are located 
  partially within the city or county boundary shall include ``all locations that are geographically part of the
  military installation or Government-related facility, even though part(s) of such activities may be located   
  outside the defined per diem locality.''                                                                      
\4\Federal agencies may submit a request to GSA for review of the costs covered by per diem in a particular city
  or area where the standard CONUS rate applies when travel to that location is repetitive or on a continuing   
  basis and travelers' experiences indicate that the prescribed rate is inadequate. Other per diem localities   
  listed in this appendix will be surveyed on an annual basis by GSA to determine whether rates are adequate.   
  Requests for per diem rate adjustments shall be submitted by the agency headquarters office to the General    
  Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Attn: Transportation Management Division (FBX), Washington,  
  DC 20406. Agencies should designate an individual responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and submitting to  
  GSA any requests from bureaus of subagencies. Requests for rate adjustments shall include a city designation, 
  a description of the surrounding location involved (county or other defined area), and a recommended rate     
  supported by a statement explaining the circumstances that cause the existing rate to be inadequate. The      
  request also must contain an estimate of the annual number of trips to the location, the average duration of  
  such trips, and the primary purpose of travel to the locations. Agencies should submit their requests to GSA  
  no later than May 1 in order for a city to be included in the annual survey.                                  


    Dated: March 28, 1994.
Roger W. Johnson,
Administrator of General Services.
[FR Doc. 94-7726 Filed 3-30-94; 8:45 am]
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