[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR1213.3-8] [Page 47] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE CHAPTER XII--CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PART 1213--ACTION COOPERATIVE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart C--ACTION Provided Volunteer Support Sec. 1213.3-8 Lost property. (a) The Regional Director may at his discretion reimburse volunteers or trainees for or replace lost, damaged, or stolen property; cash representing certain allowances; and equipment and supplies if: (1) Reimbursement is essential to the volunteer's capacity to serve effectively in his particular assignment for the duration of his service, and (2) The loss, damage, or theft did not result from the volunteer's negligence. (b) Lost or stolen cash may be reimbursed only if it represents the volunteer's food and lodging or living allowance or other payments essential to the volunteer's service. Lost or stolen cash representing payment of stipend or vacation allowances will not be reimbursed. (c) No reimbursement will be made for luxury items, such as photographic or phonographic equipment or jewelry.