[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 29, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 26906-26907] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-13410] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [GSA Bulletin FTR 18] Federal Travel Regulation; Reimbursement of Higher Actual Subsistence Expenses for Official Travel to Augusta, Georgia AGENCY: Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, GSA. ACTION: Notice of bulletin. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The attached bulletin informs agencies of the establishment of a special actual subsistence expense ceiling for official travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia. The Secretary of Transportation (DOT) requested establishment of the increased rate to accommodate employees who performed temporary duty in this locality and who experienced a temporary but significant increase in lodging costs due to the escalation of lodging rates during the annual Masters Golf Tournament held in Augusta. EFFECTIVE DATES: This special rate is retroactively applicable to claims for reimbursement covering travel to Augusta, Georgia, during the period April 8 through April 15, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Devoanna R. Reels, General Services Administration, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202-501-1538. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administrator of General Services, pursuant to 41 CFR 301-8.3(c) and at the request of the Secretary of Transportation, increased the maximum daily amount of reimbursement that agencies may retroactively approve for actual and necessary subsistence expenses for official travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia, during the period April 8 through April 15, 1996. The attached GSA Bulletin FTR 18 is issued to inform agencies of the establishment of this special actual subsistence expense ceiling. Dated: May 20, 1996. William T. Rivers, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Transportation and Personal Property. Attachment [GSA Bulletin FTR 18] May 20, 1996. To: Heads of Federal agencies Subject: Reimbursement of higher actual subsistence expenses for official 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 is retroactively applicable to claims for reimbursement covering travel during the period April 8 through April 15, 1996. 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 performed temporary duty there and experienced 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), increased the maximum daily amount of reimbursement that agencies may retroactively approve for actual and necessary subsistence expenses for official travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia, during the period April 8 through April 15, 1996. Agencies may retroactively approve actual subsistence expense reimbursement not to exceed $214 ($184 maximum for lodging and a $30 allowance for meals and incidental expenses) for official travel to Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia, during this time period. 4. Expiration date. This bulletin expires on October 1, 1996. 5. For further information contact. Devoanna R. Reels, General Services [[Page 26907]] Administration, Travel and Transportation Management Policy Division (MTT), Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202-501-1538. [FR Doc. 96-13410 Filed 5-28-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820-24-M