[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: 41CFR301-70.501] [Page 74] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES PART 301-70_INTERNAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart F_Policies and Procedures for Emergency Travel of Employee Due to Illness or Injury Sec. 301-70.501 Does per diem continue when an employee interrupts a travel assignment because of an incapacitating illness or injury? Yes, when an employee interrupts a travel assignment because of an incapacitating illness or injury and takes leave (annual or sick), per diem will be allowed, not to exceed the maximum rate for the location where the interruption occurs, for a reasonable period, normally not to exceed 14 calendar days (including fractional days) for any one period of absence. You may approve a longer period if justified. [FTR Amdt. 108, 67 FR 57967, Sept. 13, 2002]