[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR301-10.183]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
           CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
 
PART 301-10--TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart B--Common Carrier Transportation
 
Sec. 301-10.183  What class of ship accommodations must I use?

    You must use the lowest first class accommodations when traveling by 
ship, except when your agency specifically authorizes/approves your use 
of first-class ship accommodations under paragraphs (a) through (c) of 
this section.
    (a) Lowest first class accommodations are not available on the ship.
    (b) When use of first-class is necessary to accommodate a disability 
or other special need. Disability must be substantiated in writing by 
competent medical authority. Special need must be substantiated in 
writing according to your agency's procedures. If you are authorized 
under Sec. 301-13.3(a) of this chapter to have an attendant accompany 
you, your agency also may authorize the attendant to use first-class 
accommodations if you require the attendant's services en route.
    (c) When exceptional security circumstances require first-class 
travel. Exceptional security circumstances include, but are not limited 
to:
    (1) The use of lowest first class accommodations would endanger your 
life or Government property; or
    (2) You are an agent on protective detail and you are accompanying 
an individual authorized to use first-class accommodations; or
    (3) You are a courier or control officer accompanying controlled 
pouches or packages.

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