|CHAPTER��4�-�EMPLOYEE�TRAVEL
    PART�L:��PER�DIEM�ALLOWANCES
        C4553�COMPUTATION�OF�PER�DIEM�FOR�OFFICIAL�TRAVEL�UNDER�THE�LODGINGS�PLUS�SYSTEM
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| | C4553 COMPUTATION OF PER DIEM FOR OFFICIAL TRAVEL UNDER THE LODGINGS PLUS SYSTEM | 
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| | A.� General. | 
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| | Per diem allowances for all official travel, including travel incident to a PCS, shall be computed under the lodgings-plus system except when: | 
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| | 1.�a fixed per diem rate has been authorized for the TDY or training assignment under the provisions in par.C4550-A; | 
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| | 2.�a per diem for a TDY assignment in the vicinity of, but outside the PDS area has been authorized/approved under par.C4552-D; | 
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| | 3.�a per diem for training at an employee's PDS has been authorized/approved under par.C4552-F; | 
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| | 4.�a per diem rate prescribed in par.C4560for long-term TDY assignments (more than 180 calendar days) applies; | 
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| | 5.a per diem rate prescribed in par.C4561-Bfor specific training courses, or par.C4561-Cfor training assignments of more than 30 calendar days, applies; | 
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| | 6.�a per diem rate prescribed in par.C4558for travel by vessel applies; | 
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| | 7.�the per diem prescribed in par.C4556applies because meals and lodgings are furnished without cost to the employee; | 
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| | 8.�a per diem has been authorized under par.C4554-Dfor TDY at an OCONUS location where there is an absence of commercial establishments which prepare and serve meals; | 
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| | 9.�no per diem is payable as indicated in par.C4554-Ewhen TDY is performed in support of military units while on field duty; | 
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| | 10.�a per diem prescribed in par.C4562for consultants, experts, and private individuals (including members of the ROTC) applies; or | 
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| | 11.�an AEA has been authorized for the TDY assignment under par.C4600. | 
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| | Under the lodgings-plus system, the per diem allowance for each travel day is established on the basis of the actual amount the traveler pays for lodgings plus an allowance for M&IE, the total not to exceed the applicable maximum per diem rate for the location concerned.� The rules provided in subpars. B through F shall be applied in the specific situations covered. | 
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| | B.�Maximum Per Diem Rates | 
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| | 1.� For Travel Within CONUS. | 
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| | Maximum per diem rates for travel within� CONUS are listed in Appendix D for certain specific localities.� For all CONUS locations not specifically listed or encompassed by the defined boundaries of a listed location, a standard maximum per diem rate (standard CONUS rate) is prescribed. | 
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| | 2.� For OCONUS Travel. | 
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| | Maximum per diem rates prescribed in Appendix B apply to OCONUS travel. | 
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| | 3.� Permanent Duty Travel. | 
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| | a.� Within CONUS� | 
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| | The standard CONUS rate is the applicable maximum per diem rate for travel within CONUS in connection with:� | 
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| | 1.travel to a first duty station for a newly recruited employee or appointee; | 
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| | 2.travel incident to a PCS; | 
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| | 3.renewal agreement travel;� | 
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| | 4.separation travel; and | 
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| | 5.while occupying temporary quarters (except when a fixed TQSE is authorized� under Chapter 13, Part C). | 
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| | The locality rates listed in Appendix D apply for the entire trip while performing travel to seek a permanent residence (househunting) within CONUS. | 
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| | b.OCONUS� | 
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| | The locality rates prescribed for OCONUS locations in Appendix B apply for OCONUS:� | 
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| | 1.travel to a first duty station for a newly recruited employee or appointee; | 
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| | 2.travel incident to a PCS; | 
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| | 3.renewal agreement travel;� | 
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| | 4.separation travel;� | 
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| | 5.travel (for the entire trip) to seek permanent residence (househunting); and | 
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| | 6.while occupying temporary quarters at an OCONUS location. | 
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| | C.�Elements of Per Diem Allowance | 
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| | 1.� Maximum Lodging Expense Allowance. | 
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| | The maximum per diem rates include a maximum amount for lodging expenses.� The employee is reimbursed for actual lodging costs incurred up to the applicable maximum amounts.� Receipts for lodging are required as provided in par.C4555-I. | 
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| | 2.� Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) Allowance. | 
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| | The maximum per diem rates include a fixed allowance for M&IE.� This allowance is reflected as the M&IE rate.� The M&IE rate, or fraction thereof, is payable to the traveler without itemization of expenses or receipts.� (See par.C4557for reduced incidental expense allowance when Government quarters are available on an OCONUS Government installation.)� The proportional or Government mess rate shall not apply for the first and last day of travel. | 
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| | D.�Per Diem Allowance Computations. | 
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| | The per diem allowance is to be calculated using the rules stated in subpars. 1 and 2. | 
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| | 1.� TDY of More Than 12 Hours but Not Exceeding 24 Hours.� | 
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| | When a travel period (entire trip) for which per diem has been authorized is more than 12 hours but less than or equal to 24 hours,� per diem for the entire trip is calculated as indicated in subpars. a and b.� No deduction is made for meals. | 
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| | a.� Lodging Not Required.� | 
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| | If lodging isn�t required, per diem for the entire trip, whether performed within one or two calendar days, shall be 75%� of the TDY location M&IE rate for one day.� If more than one TDY point is involved, per diem is calculated using the highest of the M&IE rates prescribed for the TDY locations (see par. C4565, examples 4 and 8). | 
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| | NOTE:� Per diem payment under subpar. a is taxable | 
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| | b.� Lodging Required | 
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| | If lodging is required, the rules for travel of more than 24 hours apply. | 
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| | 2.� Travel of More Than 24 Hours. | 
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| | The applicable maximum per diem rate for each calendar day of travel shall be determined by the travel status and location of the employee at 2400 (midnight) and whether lodging is required at such location.� When lodging is required, the applicable maximum per diem rate shall be the maximum rate prescribed for the TDY location, or a stopover point where lodging is obtained while en route to, from, or between TDY locations (see subpar. B3 for maximum per diem rates applicable to PCS travel and par.C4555-Afor rules on lodging location).� Only one maximum rate shall be applicable to a calendar day or fraction thereof.� The rules in subpars. a through e, par.C4555-C(lodging obtained after midnight), and par.C4558-Fand G (travel by commercial vessel) shall be applied in calculating the allowable per diem for travel of more than 24 hours. | 
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| | a.� Day Travel Begins | 
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| | (1) Lodging Required. | 
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| | When lodging is required on the� day travel begins� (day� of� departure from the� official station, home, or other authorized point),�� the��� per� diem�� allowable�� shall�� be��� the actual cost of lodging incurred by the traveler, limited to the applicable maximum lodging allowance prescribed for the location of the lodging, plus the applicable M&IE rate prescribed for the location of the lodging as provided in subpar. e. | 
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| | (2)� Lodging Not Required.� | 
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| | When lodging isn't required on the day travel begins (day of departure from the official station, home or other authorized point), the per diem allowable shall be the destination M&IE rate prorated as provided in subpar. e. | 
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| | b.� Full Calendar Days of Travel | 
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| | (1) Lodging Required. | 
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