[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: 41CFR301-11.300] [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 D_Actual Expense Sec. 301-11.300 When is actual expense reimbursement warranted? When: (a) Lodging and/or meals are procured at a prearranged place such as a hotel where a meeting, conference or training session is held; (b) Costs have escalated because of special events (e.g., missile launching periods, sporting events, World's Fair, conventions, natural disasters); lodging and meal expenses within prescribed allowances cannot be obtained nearby; and costs to commute to/from the nearby location consume most or all of the savings achieved from occupying less expensive lodging; (c) Because of mission requirements; or (d) Any other reason approved within your agency.