[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 168 (Friday, August 29, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51911-51912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22108]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Chapter 301

[FTR Case 2003-306; FTR Amendment 2003-05]
RIN 3090-AH87


Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Per Diem (Incidental Expense 
Increase)

AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by 
increasing the incidental expense allowance under the per diem expenses 
from $2.00 to $3.00 for all per diem localities.

DATES: Effective Date: October 1, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT: The Regulatory Secretariat, Room 4035, 
GSA Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 208-7312, for information 
pertaining to status or publication schedules. For clarification of 
content, contact Ms. Umeki G. Thorne, Program Analyst, Office of 
Governmentwide Policy, Travel Management Policy at (202) 208-7636. 
Please cite FTR case 2003-306.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    An analysis of lodging and meal cost survey data reveals that the 
listing of maximum per diem rates for locations within the continental 
United States (CONUS) should be updated to provide for the 
reimbursement of Federal employees' expenses covered by per diem. As a 
result of this analysis, the incidental expense under the per diem 
expenses will be increased from $2 to $3 for all per diem localities.

B. Executive Order 12866

    This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

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 the changes to 
the FTR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection 
requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, 
contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the 
Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, 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 in 41 CFR Part 301-11

    Government employees, Travel and transportation expenses.

    Dated: August 22, 2003.
Stephen A. Perry,
Administrator of General Services.


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For the reasons set forth in the preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701-5709, 
GSA amends 41 CFR chapter 301 as set forth below:

CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES

PART 301-11--PER DIEM EXPENSES

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1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-11 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707.


Sec.  301-11.18  [Amended]

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2. Amend Sec.  301-11.18 by revising the table to read as follows:
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               M&IE                     $31          $35          $39          $43          $47          $51
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Breakfast.........................            6            7            8            9            9           10
Lunch.............................            6            7            8            9           11           12
Dinner............................           16           18           20           22           24           26
Incidentals.......................            3            3            3            3            3            3
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