    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [February 10, 1993]
    [Pages 69-70]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on Restriction of Government Aircraft
    February 10, 1993

    Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies and
    Employees of the Executive Office of the President

    Subject:  Restricted Use of Government Aircraft

        The taxpayers should pay no more than absolutely necessary to
    transport Government officials. The public should only be asked to fund
    necessities, not luxuries, for its public servants. I describe in this
    memorandum the limited circumstances under which senior executive branch
    officials are authorized to use Government air-

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    craft.
        In general, Government aircraft (either military or owned and
    operated by a particular agency) shall not be used for nongovernmental
    purposes. Uses other than those that constitute the discharge of an
    agency's official responsibilities are nongovernmental.
        The Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General,
    Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of
    Central Intelligence may use Government aircraft for nongovernmental
    purposes, but only upon reimbursement at ``full coach fare'' and with my
    authorization (or that of my designated representative) on the grounds
    that a threat exists which could endanger lives or when continuous 24-
    hour secure communication is required.
        When travel is necessary for governmental purposes, Government
    aircraft shall not be used if commercial airline or aircraft (including
    charter) service is reasonably available, i.e., able to meet the
    traveler's departure and/or arrival requirements within a 24-hour
    period, unless highly unusual circumstances present a clear and present
    danger, an emergency exists, use of Government aircraft is more cost-
    effective than commercial air, or other compelling operational
    considerations make commercial transportation unacceptable. Such
    authorization must be in accordance with the May 22, 1992, Office of
    Management and Budget Circular A-126, ``Improving the Management and Use
    of Government Aircraft.'' (The provisions and definitions of this
    Circular are to supplement but not replace the provisions in this
    memorandum.) In addition, Government funds shall not be used to pay for
    first-class travel, unless no other commercial service is reasonably
    available, or such travel is necessary for reasons of disability or
    medical condition.
        In order to assist the Administrator of General Services oversight
    of agency aircraft, all use of Government aircraft by senior executive
    branch officials shall be documented and such documentation shall be
    disclosed to the public upon request unless classified. Each agency and
    the Executive Office of the President shall report semiannually to the
    General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget
    data relating to the amount of travel on Government aircraft by such
    officials at Government expense and the amount of reimbursements
    collected for travel for nongovernmental purposes.
        In addition, all agencies are directed to report to OMB within 60
    days of this memorandum on their continuing need for aircraft configured
    for passenger use in their inventories. OMB, in turn, shall evaluate the
    sufficiency and effectiveness of current policies. Such review should
    include a public comment process.
        This memorandum shall apply solely to senior executive branch
    officials. For purposes of this memorandum, senior executive branch
    officials are civilian officials appointed by the President with the
    advice and consent of the Senate, as well as civilian employees of the
    Executive Office of the President.
        Thank you for your assistance in implementing these restrictions.

                                                          William J. Clinton