[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 15, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1899-1902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-926]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chapter 301

[FTR Amendment 100]
RIN 3090-AH52


Federal Travel Regulation; Maximum Per Diem Rates

AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, GSA.

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: To improve the ability of the per diem rates to meet the 
lodging demands of Federal travelers to high cost travel locations, the 
General Services Administration (GSA) has integrated the contracting 
mechanism of the new Federal Premier Lodging Program (FPLP) into the 
per diem rate-setting process.
    An analysis of FPLP contracting actions and the lodging rate survey 
data reveals that the maximum per diem rate for the State of New York, 
city (borough) of Manhattan, should be increased and the maximum per 
diem rate for the State of New York, city (boroughs) of The Bronx, 
Brooklyn, and Queens, should be decreased to provide for the

[[Page 1900]]

reimbursement of Federal employees' lodging expenses covered by per 
diem rates. This final rule adjusts the maximum lodging amounts in the 
prescribed areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joddy P. Garner, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Travel Management Policy, at 202-501-4857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    In the past, properties in high cost travel areas have been under 
no obligation to provide lodging to Federal travelers at the prescribed 
per diem rate. Thus, GSA established the FPLP to contract directly with 
properties in high cost travel markets to make available a set number 
of rooms to Federal travelers at contract rates. FPLP contract results 
along with the lodging survey data are integrated together to determine 
reasonable per diem rates that more accurately reflect lodging costs in 
these areas. In addition, the FPLP will enhance the Government's 
ability to better meet its overall room night demand, and allow 
travelers to find lodging close to where they need to conduct business. 
After an analysis of this additional data, the maximum lodging amounts 
are being changed in the State of New York, cities (boroughs) of 
Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.

B. Executive Order 12866

    GSA has determined that this final rule is not a significant 
regulatory action for the purposes of Executive Order 12866 of 
September 30, 1993.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This final rule is not required to be published in the Federal 
Register for notice and comment; therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., does not apply.

D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this final rule 
does not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, 
or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members 
of the public which require the approval of the Office of Management 
and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 501 et seq.

E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    This final rule is also exempt from congressional review prescribed 
under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency management and 
personnel.

List of Subjects 41 CFR Chapter 301

    Government employees, Travel and transportation expenses.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701-
5709, 41 CFR chapter 301 is amended as follows:

CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES

    1. Appendix A to chapter 301 is amended as follows:
    a. On the page that includes entries for the State of New York, 
under the State of New York, city of The Bronx/Brooklyn/Queens, column 
three (maximum lodging amount) is revised to read ``168''.
    b. On the page that includes entries for the State of New York, 
under the State of New York, city of Manhattan, column three (maximum 
lodging amount) is revised to read ``208''.
    The revised page containing the amendments to the table set forth 
above reads as follows:

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

* * * * *
BILLING CODE 6820-14-P

[[Page 1901]]

[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR15JA02.000



[[Page 1902]]


    Dated: December 27, 2001.
Stephen A. Perry,
Administrator of General Services.
[FR Doc. 02-926 Filed 1-14-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6820-14-C