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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
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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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