Notice of a Deviation; Motor Vehicle Management, 54747 [05-18408]

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AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces that the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Governmentwide Policy (M), is granting a deviation from section 102–34.335 of the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) (41 CFR 102–34.335) to all agencies whose purchase of gasoline for motor vehicles has been impacted by Hurricane Katrina. This deviation will allow Federal agencies to purchase premium gasoline for government owned and leased vehicles when lower grade gasoline is not available. This deviation can be found at www.gsa.gov/vehiclepolicy and clicking on ‘‘Deviation from 41 CFR 102– 34.335’’. The deviation announced in this notice is effective September 8, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For clarification of content, contact General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management, at (202) 501–1777 and cite PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the deviation regarding motor vehicle management dated September 8, 2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background Federal Management Regulation (FMR) section 102–34.335 (41 CFR 102– 34.335) prohibits the use of premium grade gasoline in any motor vehicle owned or leased by the Government unless the motor vehicle specifically requires premium grade gasoline. This section states that drivers are to use the grade (octane rating) of gasoline recommended by the motor vehicle manufacturer when fueling motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government. As a result of the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, agencies have reported that their vehicles operators are unable to purchase lower octane gasoline for their vehicles to complete their missions. In many areas, agencies have only been able to procure premium gasoline for use in their motor vehicles. The original intent of section 102–34.335 was to reduce fuel costs and eliminate the unnecessary use of premium gasoline in vehicles capable of being operated on lower grade gasoline. B. Procedures Notice of a Deviation; Motor Vehicle Management DATES: 54747 This deviation is located on the Internet at www.gsa.gov/vehiclepolicy and clicking on ‘‘Deviation from 41 CFR 102–34.335’’. Dated: September 12, 2005. Tom Horan, Deputy Director. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 179 (Friday, September 16, 2005)]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


Notice of a Deviation; Motor Vehicle Management

AGENCY:  Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION:  Notice of a deviation.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that the General Services Administration 
(GSA), Office of Governmentwide Policy (M), is granting a deviation 
from section 102-34.335 of the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) (41 
CFR 102-34.335) to all agencies whose purchase of gasoline for motor 
vehicles has been impacted by Hurricane Katrina. This deviation will 
allow Federal agencies to purchase premium gasoline for government 
owned and leased vehicles when lower grade gasoline is not available. 
This deviation can be found at www.gsa.gov/vehiclepolicy and clicking 
on ``Deviation from 41 CFR 102-34.335''.

DATES:  The deviation announced in this notice is effective September 
8, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  For clarification of content, contact 
General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, 
Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management, at (202) 501-
1777 and cite the deviation regarding motor vehicle management dated 
September 8, 2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    Federal Management Regulation (FMR) section 102-34.335 (41 CFR 102-
34.335) prohibits the use of premium grade gasoline in any motor 
vehicle owned or leased by the Government unless the motor vehicle 
specifically requires premium grade gasoline. This section states that 
drivers are to use the grade (octane rating) of gasoline recommended by 
the motor vehicle manufacturer when fueling motor vehicles owned or 
leased by the Government.
    As a result of the catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane 
Katrina, agencies have reported that their vehicles operators are 
unable to purchase lower octane gasoline for their vehicles to complete 
their missions. In many areas, agencies have only been able to procure 
premium gasoline for use in their motor vehicles. The original intent 
of section 102-34.335 was to reduce fuel costs and eliminate the 
unnecessary use of premium gasoline in vehicles capable of being 
operated on lower grade gasoline.

B. Procedures

    This deviation is located on the Internet at www.gsa.gov/ vehiclepolicy and clicking on ``Deviation from 41 CFR 102-34.335''.

    Dated: September 12, 2005.
Tom Horan,
Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 05-18408 Filed 9-15-05; 8:45 am]
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