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Dated: August 28, 2011.
Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
ppm; 0.03 ppm; 0.15 ppm; 0.08 ppm;
0.60 ppm; 0.08 ppm; and 0.60 ppm,
respectively. This document is being
issued to correct the tolerance values
tolerances levels that were entered
incorrectly.
IV. Do any of the statutory and
Executive Order reviews apply to this
action?
This technical amendment revises a
number of incorrect tolerance levels and
does not otherwise change the original
requirements of the final rule. As a
technical amendment, this action is not
subject to the statutory and Executive
Order review requirements. For
information about the statutory and
Executive Order review requirements as
they related to the final rule, see Unit
VI. in the Federal Register of March 23,
2011 (76 FR 16301) (FRL–8863–8).
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V. Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act, 5
U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally provides
that before a rule may take effect, the
Agency promulgating the rule must
submit a rule report to each House of
the Congress and to the Comptroller
General of the United States. EPA will
submit a report containing this rule and
other required information to the U.S.
Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller
General of the United States prior to
publication of this final rule in the
Federal Register. This final rule is not
a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180
Environmental protection,
Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides
and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
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Interim rule with request for
comments.
ACTION:
PART 180—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 180
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.
2. Section 180.639(a)(2) is amended
by revising the entries for cattle, meat;
cattle, meat byproducts; goat, meat; goat,
meat byproducts; hog, meat; hog, meat
byproducts; horse, meat; horse, meat
byproducts; sheep, meat; and sheep,
meat byproducts to read as follows:
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§ 180.639 Flubendiamide; tolerances for
residues.
(a) * * *
(2) * * *
Parts per
million
Commodity
GSA is amending the Federal
Travel Regulation (FTR) by changing,
updating, and clarifying various
provisions of Chapters 300 and 301
regarding temporary duty (TDY) travel.
These changes include adjusting the
definition of incidental expenses;
clarifying necessary deduction amounts
from the meals and incidental expense
(M&IE) reimbursement on travel days;
extending agencies the authority to
issue blanket actual expense approval
for TDY travel during PresidentiallyDeclared Disasters; and updating other
miscellaneous provisions.
SUMMARY:
Therefore, 40 CFR part 180 is
corrected as follows:
III. Why is this amendment issued as a
final rule?
Section 553 of the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B), provides that, when an
Agency for good cause finds that notice
and public procedure are impracticable,
unnecessary or contrary to the public
interest, the Agency may issue a final
rule without providing notice and an
opportunity for public comment. EPA
has determined that there is good cause
for making this technical amendment
final without prior proposal and
opportunity for comment, because this
technical amendment revises a few
incorrectly transcribed tolerance levels
and does not otherwise change the
original requirements of the final rule.
EPA finds that this constitutes good
cause under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
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Effective Date: September 7,
2011.
Comment Due Date: Interested parties
should submit written comments to the
Regulatory Secretariat by November 7,
2011 to be considered in the
formulation of a final rule.
DATES:
Submit comments
identified by FTR case 2011–301 by any
of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portals:
https://www.regulations.gov. Submit
comments via the Federal eRulemaking
portal by inputting ‘‘FTR Case 2011–
301’’ under the heading ‘‘Enter Keyword
or ID’’ and selecting ‘‘Search.’’ Select
the link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that
corresponds with ‘‘FTR Case 2011–
301.’’ Follow the instructions provided
at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen.
Please include your name, company
name (if any), and ‘‘FTR Case 2011–
301’’ on your attached document.
• Fax: 202–501–4067.
• Mail: General Services
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
(MVCB), Attn: Hada Flowers, 1275 First
Street, NE., 7th Floor, Washington, DC
20417.
Instructions: Please submit comments
only and cite FTR case 2011–301 in all
correspondence related to this case. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
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GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Parts 300–3, 301–2, 301–10,
301–11, 301–52, 301–70, and 301–71
[FTR Amendment 2011–03; FTR Case 2011–
301; Docket 2011–0018, Sequence 1]
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Federal Travel Regulation; Per Diem,
Miscellaneous Amendments
Office of Governmentwide
Policy, General Services Administration
(GSA).
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Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB), 1275
First St., NE., Washington, DC 20417,
(202) 501–4755, for information
pertaining to status or publication
schedules. For clarification of content,
contact Mr. Cy Greenidge, Program
Analyst, Office of Governmentwide
Policy, at (202) 219–2349. Please cite
FTR Amendment 2011–03; FTR case
2011–301.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
GSA reviewed the FTR for accuracy
and currency and is consequently
publishing this amendment to update
certain sections of the regulation
pertaining to definitions, Web
addresses, meal deductions,
miscellaneous expenses, and other
travel-related clarifications and updates.
This amendment also adds a section
that permits agencies to issue blanket
actual expense authorizations for any
employee who performs TDY travel in
an area subject to a PresidentiallyDeclared Disaster.
Accordingly, this interim rule amends
the FTR by:
1. Section 300–3.1—Revising the term
‘‘Incidental expenses’’ under the
definition for ‘‘Per diem allowance.’’
These changes permit reimbursement of
fees and tips, exclude mailing costs
associated with filing travel vouchers
and charge card bill payments, and
remove the current transportation
reimbursement as this expense is
reimbursable via separate provisions in
FTR part 301–10.
2. Section 301–2.5—Referencing the
new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to § 301–70.201.
3. Section 301–10.421—Updating the
heading to include valet parking
attendants.
4. Section 301–11.6—Updating
regulatory references and Web address
information in the table pertaining to
maximum per diem rates and actual
expense rates.
5. Section 301–11.7—Changing the
term ‘‘lodging location’’ to ‘‘lodging
facility’’ in determining maximum per
diem reimbursement rates.
6. Section 301–11.18—Indicating that
for Government-provided meals on
travel days, the entire allocated meal
amount must be deducted from the
decreased 75 percent rate.
7. Section 301–11.26—Revising to
focus on how to request a review of a
location’s per diem rate.
8. Section 301–11.29—Updating the
Web address for state tax exemption
information.
9. Section 301–11.30—Referencing the
new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to § 301–70.201.
10. Section 301–11.300—Revising
‘‘natural disasters’’ to ‘‘natural or
manmade disasters’’ and adding
Presidentially-Declared Disasters to the
list of special events warranting actual
expense reimbursement.
11. Section 301–11.301—Referencing
the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to § 301–70.201.
12. Section 301–11.302—Referencing
the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to § 301–70.201.
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13. Section 301–52.4—Removing the
reference to a ‘‘fixed reduced per diem
allowance.’’
14. Section 301–70.200—Referencing
the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to § 301–70.201.
15. Section 301–70.201—Adding a
new section which gives agencies the
authority to issue a blanket
authorization for actual expense
reimbursement in the event of a
Presidentially-Declared Disaster.
16. Section 301–71.105—Referencing
the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to § 301–70.201.
B. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess all costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits
(including potential economic,
environmental, public health and safety
effects, distributive impacts, and
equity). Executive Order 13563
emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of
reducing costs, of harmonizing rules,
and of promoting flexibility. This is not
a significant regulatory action and,
therefore, was not subject to review
under Section 6(b) of Executive Order
12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
dated September 30, 1993. This rule is
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This interim rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
within the meaning of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq.,
because the revisions are not considered
substantive. This interim rule is also
exempt from the Regulatory Flexibility
Act per 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because it
applies to agency management.
However, this interim rule is being
published to provide transparency in
the promulgation of Federal policies.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does
not apply because the changes to the
FTR do not impose recordkeeping or
information collection requirements, or
the collection of information from
offerors, contractors, or members of the
public that require the approval of the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
E. Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act
This interim rule is also exempt from
Congressional review prescribed under
5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to
agency management and personnel.
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List of Subjects in 41 CFR Parts 300–3,
301–2, 301–10, 301–11, 301–52, 301–70,
and 301–71
Administrative practices and
procedures, Government employees,
Travel and per diem expenses.
Dated: March 14, 2011.
Martha Johnson,
Administrator of General Services.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5701–
5709, GSA amends 41 CFR parts 300–
3, 301–2, 301–10, 301–11, 301–52, 301–
70, and 301–71 as set forth below:
PART 300–3—GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 300–3 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c);
49 U.S.C. 40118; 5 U.S.C. 5738; 5 U.S.C.
5741–5742; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); 31 U.S.C. 1353;
E.O. 11609, as amended; 3 CFR, 1971–1975
Comp., p. 586, Office of Management and
Budget Circular No. A–126, revised May 22,
1992.
2. Amend § 300–3.1 under ‘‘Per diem
allowance’’, by revising paragraph (c) to
read as follows:
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§ 300–3.1
mean?
What do the following terms
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(c) Incidental expenses. Fees and tips
given to porters, baggage carriers, hotel
staff, and staff on ships.
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PART 301–2—GENERAL RULES
3. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 301–2 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 31 U.S.C. 1353;
49 U.S.C. 40118.
§ 301–2.5
[Amended]
4. Amend § 301–2.5 paragraph (j) by
removing ‘‘expense;’’ and adding
‘‘expense, unless your agency has issued
a blanket actual expense authorization
under § 301–70.201;’’ in its place.
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PART 301–10—TRANSPORTATION
EXPENSES
5. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 301–10 continues to read as
follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707, 40 U.S.C. 121(c);
49 U.S.C. 40118, OMB Circular No. A–126,
revised May 22, 1992.
6. Amend § 301–10.421 by revising
the heading to read as follows:
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§ 301–10.421 How much will my agency
reimburse me for a tip to a taxi, shuttle
service, courtesy transportation driver, or
valet parking attendant?
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information regarding state tax
exemptions on its Web site (https://
smartpay.gsa.gov/about-gsa-smartpay/
tax-information/state-response-letter)
and by e-mail (gsa_smartpay@gsa.gov).
PART 301–11—PER DIEM EXPENSES
§ 301–11.30
7. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 301–11 continues to read as
follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707.
§ 301–11.6
[Amended]
8. In § 301–11.6:
a. Amend the table in paragraph (a),
third column, by removing ‘‘41 CFR
301–11.303 and 301–11.305’’ and
adding ‘‘41 CFR 301–11.300—301–
11.306’’ in its place.
■ b. Amend the table in paragraph (b),
third column, by removing ‘‘https://
secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/
perdiem/perdiemrates.html’’ and adding
‘‘https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/
perdiemCalc.cfm’’ in its place.
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§ 301–11.7
[Amended]
[Amended]
11. Amend § 301–11.18 paragraph (a)
by adding ‘‘For meals provided on the
day of departure and the last day of
travel, you must deduct the entire
allocated meal cost from the decreased
M&IE rate (see § 301–11.101).’’ after
‘‘OCONUS and foreign travel.’’
■ 12. Amend § 301–11.26—
■ a. By revising the section heading;
■ b. By removing ‘‘agency’’ and adding
‘‘agency’s Travel Manager’’ in its place
whenever it appears (two times);
■ c. In the first sentence, by removing
‘‘surveyed’’ and adding ‘‘reviewed’’ in
its place; and
■ d. In the second sentence, by
removing ‘‘survey’’ and adding
‘‘review’’ in its place.
The revised text reads as follows:
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§ 301–11.26 How do I request a review of
the per diem in a location?
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13. Amend § 301–11.29 by revising
the second sentence to read as follows:
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§ 301–11.29 Are lodging facilities required
to accept a generic federal, state or local
tax exempt certificate?
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§ 301–11.300 When is actual
reimbursement warranted?
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(c) The TDY location is subject to a
Presidentially-Declared Disaster and
your agency has issued a blanket actual
expense authorization for the location
(see § 301–70.201);
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§ 301–11.301
[Amended]
16. Amend § 301–11.301 by adding
‘‘(see § 301–70.201 for when an agency
can issue a blanket actual expense
authorization)’’ after ‘‘your agency’’.
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§ 301–11.302
(1) Any lodging expense;
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PART 301–70—INTERNAL POLICY
AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
20. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 301–70 continues to read as
follows:
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14. Amend § 301–11.30 by—
■ a. Designating the first and second
paragraphs as paragraph (a) and
paragraph (b) respectively; and
■ b. Adding at the end of newlydesignated paragraph (b) ‘‘Also, see
§ 301–70.201 for when an agency can
issue a blanket actual expense
authorization’’.
■ 15. Amend § 301–11.300—
■ a. In paragraph (b) by adding ‘‘or
manmade’’ after ‘‘natural’’;
■ b. By redesignating paragraphs (c) and
(d) as paragraphs (d) and (e),
respectively; and
■ c. By adding a new paragraph (c) to
read as follows:
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9–10. Amend § 301–11.7, second
sentence, by removing ‘‘location’’ and
adding ‘‘facility’’ in its place.
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§ 301–11.18
[Amended]
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17. Amend § 301–11.302 by adding
‘‘Also, your agency can issue a blanket
actual expense authorization under
§ 301–70.201.’’ after the last sentence.
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c);
Sec. 2, Pub. L. 105–264, 112 Stat. 2350 (5
U.S.C. 5701, note), OMB Circular No. A–126,
revised May 22, 1992, and OMB Circular No.
A–123, Appendix B, revised January 15,
2009.
§ 301–70.200
[Amended]
21. Amend § 301–70.200 paragraph (f)
by removing ‘‘actual expenses are
appropriate in each individual case’’
and adding ‘‘to issue a blanket
authorization for actual expenses under
§ 301–70.201 or when actual expenses
are appropriate in individual cases’’ in
its place.
■ 22. Add § 301–70.201 to part 301–70,
subpart C, to read as follows:
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§ 301–70.201 May we issue a blanket
actual expense authorization for our
employees during a Presidentially-Declared
Disaster?
Yes. A blanket authorization
regarding actual expense reimbursement
may be issued to your employees
assigned to perform TDY travel in an
area subject to a Presidentially-Declared
Disaster. These authorizations must
apply to a specific Declaration, and
must end on the expiration date of the
Declaration, or one year from the date
the Declaration is issued, whichever is
sooner. A blanket authorization issued
under this section shall not apply to any
travel performed pursuant to Chapter
302 of this title.
PART 301–71—AGENCY TRAVEL
ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
PART 301–52—CLAIMING
REIMBURSEMENT
23. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 301–71 continues to read as
follows:
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18. The authority citation for 41 CFR
part 301–52 continues to read as
follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c);
Sec. 2., Pub. L. 105–264, 112 Stat. 2350
(5 U.S.C. 5701 note).
19. Amend § 301–52.4 by revising
paragraph (b)(1) to read as follows:
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Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c);
Sec. 2, Pub. L. 105–264, 112 Stat. 2350
(5 U.S.C. 5701 note).
§ 301–71.105
[Amended]
§ 301–52.4 What must I provide with my
travel claim?
24. Amend § 301–71.105 paragraph (j)
by adding ‘‘(see § 301–70.201 for when
you may issue a blanket actual expense
authorization)’’ after ‘‘expenses’’.
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Parts 300-3, 301-2, 301-10, 301-11, 301-52, 301-70, and 301-
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[FTR Amendment 2011-03; FTR Case 2011-301; Docket 2011-0018, Sequence
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RIN 3090-AJ11
Federal Travel Regulation; Per Diem, Miscellaneous Amendments
AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments.
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SUMMARY: GSA is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by
changing, updating, and clarifying various provisions of Chapters 300
and 301 regarding temporary duty (TDY) travel. These changes include
adjusting the definition of incidental expenses; clarifying necessary
deduction amounts from the meals and incidental expense (M&IE)
reimbursement on travel days; extending agencies the authority to issue
blanket actual expense approval for TDY travel during Presidentially-
Declared Disasters; and updating other miscellaneous provisions.
DATES: Effective Date: September 7, 2011.
Comment Due Date: Interested parties should submit written comments
to the Regulatory Secretariat by November 7, 2011 to be considered in
the formulation of a final rule.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by FTR case 2011-301 by any of
the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portals: https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ``FTR
Case 2011-301'' under the heading ``Enter Keyword or ID'' and selecting
``Search.'' Select the link ``Submit a Comment'' that corresponds with
``FTR Case 2011-301.'' Follow the instructions provided at the ``Submit
a Comment'' screen. Please include your name, company name (if any),
and ``FTR Case 2011-301'' on your attached document.
Fax: 202-501-4067.
Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory
Secretariat (MVCB), Attn: Hada Flowers, 1275 First Street, NE., 7th
Floor, Washington, DC 20417.
Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FTR case 2011-
301 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received
will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Regulatory Secretariat (MVCB),
1275 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20417, (202) 501-4755, for
information pertaining to status or publication schedules. For
clarification of content, contact Mr. Cy Greenidge, Program Analyst,
Office of Governmentwide Policy, at (202) 219-2349. Please cite FTR
Amendment 2011-03; FTR case 2011-301.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
GSA reviewed the FTR for accuracy and currency and is consequently
publishing this amendment to update certain sections of the regulation
pertaining to definitions, Web addresses, meal deductions,
miscellaneous expenses, and other travel-related clarifications and
updates. This amendment also adds a section that permits agencies to
issue blanket actual expense authorizations for any employee who
performs TDY travel in an area subject to a Presidentially-Declared
Disaster.
Accordingly, this interim rule amends the FTR by:
1. Section 300-3.1--Revising the term ``Incidental expenses'' under
the definition for ``Per diem allowance.'' These changes permit
reimbursement of fees and tips, exclude mailing costs associated with
filing travel vouchers and charge card bill payments, and remove the
current transportation reimbursement as this expense is reimbursable
via separate provisions in FTR part 301-10.
2. Section 301-2.5--Referencing the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to Sec. 301-70.201.
3. Section 301-10.421--Updating the heading to include valet
parking attendants.
4. Section 301-11.6--Updating regulatory references and Web address
information in the table pertaining to maximum per diem rates and
actual expense rates.
5. Section 301-11.7--Changing the term ``lodging location'' to
``lodging facility'' in determining maximum per diem reimbursement
rates.
6. Section 301-11.18--Indicating that for Government-provided meals
on travel days, the entire allocated meal amount must be deducted from
the decreased 75 percent rate.
7. Section 301-11.26--Revising to focus on how to request a review
of a location's per diem rate.
8. Section 301-11.29--Updating the Web address for state tax
exemption information.
9. Section 301-11.30--Referencing the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to Sec. 301-70.201.
10. Section 301-11.300--Revising ``natural disasters'' to ``natural
or manmade disasters'' and adding Presidentially-Declared Disasters to
the list of special events warranting actual expense reimbursement.
11. Section 301-11.301--Referencing the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to Sec. 301-70.201.
12. Section 301-11.302--Referencing the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to Sec. 301-70.201.
13. Section 301-52.4--Removing the reference to a ``fixed reduced
per diem allowance.''
14. Section 301-70.200--Referencing the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to Sec. 301-70.201.
15. Section 301-70.201--Adding a new section which gives agencies
the authority to issue a blanket authorization for actual expense
reimbursement in the event of a Presidentially-Declared Disaster.
16. Section 301-71.105--Referencing the new blanket actual expense
authorization pursuant to Sec. 301-70.201.
B. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This is not a significant regulatory action and,
therefore, was not subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive
Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993.
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This interim rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the
revisions are not considered substantive. This interim rule is also
exempt from the Regulatory Flexibility Act per 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2)
because it applies to agency management. However, this interim rule is
being published to provide transparency in the promulgation of Federal
policies.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to
the FTR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection
requirements, or the collection of information from offerors,
contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This interim rule is also exempt from Congressional review
prescribed under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency
management and personnel.
List of Subjects in 41 CFR Parts 300-3, 301-2, 301-10, 301-11, 301-
52, 301-70, and 301-71
Administrative practices and procedures, Government employees,
Travel and per diem expenses.
Dated: March 14, 2011.
Martha Johnson,
Administrator of General Services.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
5701-5709, GSA amends 41 CFR parts 300-3, 301-2, 301-10, 301-11, 301-
52, 301-70, and 301-71 as set forth below:
PART 300-3--GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 300-3 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 49 U.S.C. 40118; 5
U.S.C. 5738; 5 U.S.C. 5741-5742; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); 31 U.S.C. 1353;
E.O. 11609, as amended; 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586, Office of
Management and Budget Circular No. A-126, revised May 22, 1992.
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2. Amend Sec. 300-3.1 under ``Per diem allowance'', by revising
paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 300-3.1 What do the following terms mean?
* * * * *
Per diem allowance-- * * *
* * * * *
(c) Incidental expenses. Fees and tips given to porters, baggage
carriers, hotel staff, and staff on ships.
* * * * *
PART 301-2--GENERAL RULES
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3. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-2 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 31 U.S.C. 1353; 49 U.S.C. 40118.
Sec. 301-2.5 [Amended]
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4. Amend Sec. 301-2.5 paragraph (j) by removing ``expense;'' and
adding ``expense, unless your agency has issued a blanket actual
expense authorization under Sec. 301-70.201;'' in its place.
PART 301-10--TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES
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5. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-10 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707, 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 49 U.S.C. 40118, OMB
Circular No. A-126, revised May 22, 1992.
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6. Amend Sec. 301-10.421 by revising the heading to read as follows:
[[Page 55275]]
Sec. 301-10.421 How much will my agency reimburse me for a tip to a
taxi, shuttle service, courtesy transportation driver, or valet parking
attendant?
* * * * *
PART 301-11--PER DIEM EXPENSES
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7. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-11 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707.
Sec. 301-11.6 [Amended]
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8. In Sec. 301-11.6:
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a. Amend the table in paragraph (a), third column, by removing ``41 CFR
301-11.303 and 301-11.305'' and adding ``41 CFR 301-11.300--301-
11.306'' in its place.
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b. Amend the table in paragraph (b), third column, by removing
``https://secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/perdiemrates.html'' and
adding ``https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm'' in its
place.
Sec. 301-11.7 [Amended]
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9-10. Amend Sec. 301-11.7, second sentence, by removing ``location''
and adding ``facility'' in its place.
Sec. 301-11.18 [Amended]
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11. Amend Sec. 301-11.18 paragraph (a) by adding ``For meals provided
on the day of departure and the last day of travel, you must deduct the
entire allocated meal cost from the decreased M&IE rate (see Sec. 301-
11.101).'' after ``OCONUS and foreign travel.''
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12. Amend Sec. 301-11.26--
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a. By revising the section heading;
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b. By removing ``agency'' and adding ``agency's Travel Manager'' in its
place whenever it appears (two times);
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c. In the first sentence, by removing ``surveyed'' and adding
``reviewed'' in its place; and
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d. In the second sentence, by removing ``survey'' and adding ``review''
in its place.
The revised text reads as follows:
Sec. 301-11.26 How do I request a review of the per diem in a
location?
* * * * *
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13. Amend Sec. 301-11.29 by revising the second sentence to read as
follows:
Sec. 301-11.29 Are lodging facilities required to accept a generic
federal, state or local tax exempt certificate?
* * * The GSA SmartPay[reg] Program Support office provides more
information regarding state tax exemptions on its Web site (https://smartpay.gsa.gov/about-gsa-smartpay/tax-information/state-response-letter) and by e-mail (gsa_smartpay@gsa.gov).
Sec. 301-11.30 [Amended]
0
14. Amend Sec. 301-11.30 by--
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a. Designating the first and second paragraphs as paragraph (a) and
paragraph (b) respectively; and
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b. Adding at the end of newly-designated paragraph (b) ``Also, see
Sec. 301-70.201 for when an agency can issue a blanket actual expense
authorization''.
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15. Amend Sec. 301-11.300--
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a. In paragraph (b) by adding ``or manmade'' after ``natural'';
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b. By redesignating paragraphs (c) and (d) as paragraphs (d) and (e),
respectively; and
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c. By adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 301-11.300 When is actual reimbursement warranted?
* * * * *
(c) The TDY location is subject to a Presidentially-Declared
Disaster and your agency has issued a blanket actual expense
authorization for the location (see Sec. 301-70.201);
* * * * *
Sec. 301-11.301 [Amended]
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16. Amend Sec. 301-11.301 by adding ``(see Sec. 301-70.201 for when
an agency can issue a blanket actual expense authorization)'' after
``your agency''.
Sec. 301-11.302 [Amended]
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17. Amend Sec. 301-11.302 by adding ``Also, your agency can issue a
blanket actual expense authorization under Sec. 301-70.201.'' after
the last sentence.
PART 301-52--CLAIMING REIMBURSEMENT
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18. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-52 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); Sec. 2., Pub. L.
105-264, 112 Stat. 2350 (5 U.S.C. 5701 note).
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19. Amend Sec. 301-52.4 by revising paragraph (b)(1) to read as
follows:
Sec. 301-52.4 What must I provide with my travel claim?
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) Any lodging expense;
* * * * *
PART 301-70--INTERNAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
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20. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-70 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); Sec. 2, Pub. L. 105-
264, 112 Stat. 2350 (5 U.S.C. 5701, note), OMB Circular No. A-126,
revised May 22, 1992, and OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B,
revised January 15, 2009.
Sec. 301-70.200 [Amended]
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21. Amend Sec. 301-70.200 paragraph (f) by removing ``actual expenses
are appropriate in each individual case'' and adding ``to issue a
blanket authorization for actual expenses under Sec. 301-70.201 or
when actual expenses are appropriate in individual cases'' in its
place.
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22. Add Sec. 301-70.201 to part 301-70, subpart C, to read as follows:
Sec. 301-70.201 May we issue a blanket actual expense authorization
for our employees during a Presidentially-Declared Disaster?
Yes. A blanket authorization regarding actual expense reimbursement
may be issued to your employees assigned to perform TDY travel in an
area subject to a Presidentially-Declared Disaster. These
authorizations must apply to a specific Declaration, and must end on
the expiration date of the Declaration, or one year from the date the
Declaration is issued, whichever is sooner. A blanket authorization
issued under this section shall not apply to any travel performed
pursuant to Chapter 302 of this title.
PART 301-71--AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
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23. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301-71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); Sec. 2, Pub. L. 105-
264, 112 Stat. 2350 (5 U.S.C. 5701 note).
Sec. 301-71.105 [Amended]
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24. Amend Sec. 301-71.105 paragraph (j) by adding ``(see Sec. 301-
70.201 for when you may issue a blanket actual expense authorization)''
after ``expenses''.
[FR Doc. 2011-22676 Filed 9-6-11; 8:45 am]
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