[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 4] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR301-11.200] [Page 49] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES PART 301-11_PER DIEM EXPENSES--Table of Contents Subpart C_Reduced Per Diem Sec. 301-11.200 Under what circumstances may my agency prescribe a reduced per diem rate lower than the prescribed maximum? Under the following circumstances: (a) When your agency can determine in advance that lodging and/or meal costs will be lower than the per diem rate; and (b) The lowest authorized per diem rate must be stated in your travel authorization in advance of your travel.