[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: 41CFR301-74.17] [Page 84] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES PART 301-74--CONFERENCE PLANNING--Table of Contents Subpart A--Agency Responsibilities Sec. 301-74.17 What special rules apply when a conference is held in the District of Columbia? In addition to the general rules provided in this part, the following special rules apply: (a) You may not directly procure lodging facilities in the District of Columbia without specific authorization and appropriation from Congress (see 40 U.S.C. 34); and (b) Any short-term conference meeting space you obtain in the District of Columbia must be procured under 41 CFR 101-17.101-4. Note to Sec. 301-74.17(a): This provision does not prohibit payment of per diem to an employee authorized to obtain lodging in the District of Columbia while performing official business travel.