[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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