[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 41, Volume 4]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 41CFR301-10.183]



[Page 34-35]

 

           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



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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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