[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR301-71.107]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
           CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
 
PART 301-71--AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart B--Travel Authorization
 
Sec. 301-71.107  When authorizing travel, what factors must the authorizing official consider?

    The following factors must be considered:
    (a) The need for the travel;
    (b) The use of travel substitutes (e.g., mail, teleconferencing, 
etc.);
    (c) The most cost effective routing and means of accomplishing 
travel; and
    (d) The employee's travel plans, including plans to take leave in 
conjunction with travel.