[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: 41CFR302-7.4] [Page 157] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 302--RELOCATION ALLOWANCES PART 302-7_TRANSPORTATION AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT (PBP&E)--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Rules Sec. 302-7.4 Does the weight of any professional books, papers and equipment (PBP&E) count against the 18,000 pound HHG weight limitation? Yes, the weight on any PBP&E is generally part of and not in addition to the 18,000 pound HHG weight limitation. However, if the weight of any PBP&E causes the lot to exceed 18,000 pounds, the PBP&E may be transported to the new duty station as an administrative expense of the agency. Authorization for such shipment is granted solely at the discretion of the agency and subject to its policies governing such shipment.