|CHAPTER�3�-�TRANSPORTATION,�ACCOMPANIED�BAGGAGE,��AND�LOCAL�TRAVEL
    PART�F:��LOCAL�TRAVEL�IN�AND�AROUND�PDS�OR�TDY�STATION
        U3500��GENERAL
            B.�Local�Area.
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| | B.Local Area.� | 
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| | The local area is the area: | 
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| | 1.within the duty station limits (permanent or temporary) and the metropolitan area around that station which is ordinarily served by local common carriers; or� | 
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| | 2.within a local commuting area of the duty station, the boundaries of which are determined by the order-issuing official or as prescribed by local Service directives; or� | 
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| | 3separate cities, towns, or installations adjacent, or close, to each other, between which the commuting public travels during normal business hours on a daily basis. | 
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| | An arbitrary distance radius shall not be established to define a local commuting areas (59 Comp. Gen. 397 (1980)). | 
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| | C.� Travel To and From Medical Facilities. | 
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| | Uniformed members, who are ordered to a medical facility within the local area to take a required physical examination or to obtain a medical diagnosis and/or treatment, are on official business and may be reimbursed for the travel.� Ordered travel includes additional visits if they are a part of the required physical examination.� Uniformed members who travel to a Government or private medical facility on a voluntary basis to obtain a medical diagnosis and/or treatment, aren't on official business, and reimbursement for the travel isn't authorized. Voluntary travel includes travel following a required physical examination to obtain medical treatment for a condition discovered during the physical examination. | 
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| | U3505� TRAVEL IN THE PDS AREA | 
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| | A.� General.� | 
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| | Reimbursement for transportation expenses in thePDSarea may be authorized/ approved for travel between: | 
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| | 1.duty sites; or� | 
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| | 2.residence and a duty site other than the usual duty site. | 
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| | B.Travel by Commercial Means. | 
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| | When authorized/approved, a member who travels by commercial means is entitled to reimbursement of the actual and necessary expenses incurred for: | 
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| | 1.local public transportation when tokens, tickets or cash fares aren't furnished;� | 
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| | 2.taxicab fares, plus tips ($0.15 for fares of $1 or less, or 15 percent of the fare increased to the next multiple of 5 cents);� | 
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| | 3.hire and operation of a special conveyance, including necessary parking fees. | 
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| | C.Travel by POC | 
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| | When authorized/approved, a member who travels byPOCis entitled to mileage based on odometer readings or other acceptable evidence, furnished by the member, of the actual necessary distance traveled in conducting official business.� In addition to the mileage, members may be reimbursed for the actual cost of parking fees, ferry fares, bridge, road and tunnel tolls, and trip insurance for travel in foreign countries (see par.U4525-D).� Payments of mileage and reimbursement of expenses shall be made only to the member defraying thePOCoperating expenses, regardless of the number of passengers who accompany the member or who contribute funds to defray thePOCoperating expenses. | 
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| | 2.Duty and An Alternate Duty Site Within the Local Area.� | 
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| | When aPOCis used for travel between a member's residence, or thePDS, and one or more alternate duty sites within the local area, the member shall be paid mileage for the distance that exceeds the member's commuting distance, regardless of the transportation mode ordinarily used to commute to thePDS.� For travel to and from a carrier terminal for aTDYtrip, par.U3320applies. | 
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| | EXAMPLE 1 | 
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| | Member's one way commuting distance toPDSis 7 miles.� Member drives from residence to an alternate duty site, a distance of 18 miles.� Upon completion of work, the member returns to residence, a distance of 18 miles. | 
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| | In this case, the member is entitled to mileage for the distance that exceeds the normal round trip commuting distance (14 miles).� The member is paid for 22 miles (18 + 18 - 14 = 22). | 
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| | EXAMPLE 2 | 
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| | Member's one way commuting distance toPDSis 15 miles.� Member drives from residence to an alternate duty site, a distance of 5 miles.� Upon completion of work, the member returns to residence, a distance of 5 miles. | 
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| | In this case, the member isn't entitled to mileage for the travel performed (10 miles), since the distance traveled is less than the commuting distance (30 miles) to the usual duty site. | 
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| | EXAMPLE 3 | 
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| | Member's one way commuting distance toPDSis 15 miles.� Member drives to thePDS.� Member is required to travel to an alternate duty site, a distance of 30 miles.� Upon completion of work, the member returns to residence, a distance of 15 miles. | 
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| | In this case, the member is entitled to mileage for the distance that exceeds the normal round trip commuting distance (30 miles).� The member is paid for 30 miles (15 + 30 + 15 - 30 = 30). | 
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| | EXAMPLE 4 | 
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| | Member's one way commuting distance toPDSis 12 miles.� In the morning the member drives to an alternate duty site (45 miles).� In the afternoon the member returns to thePDS(67 miles).� After completion of work member returns to residence, a distance of 12 miles. | 
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| | In this case, the member is entitled to mileage for the distance that exceeds the normal round trip commuting distance (24 miles).� The member is paid for 100 miles (45 + 67 + 12 - 24 = 100). | 
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| | EXAMPLE 5 | 
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| | Member's one way commuting distance toPDSis 35 miles.� Member drives to thePDS(35 miles).� Later, the member drives to alternate duty site #1 (50 miles) and then to alternate duty site #2 (25 miles).� Member then drives to residence (10 miles). | 
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| | In this case, the member is entitled to mileage for the distance that exceeds the normal commuting distance (70 miles).� The member is paid for 50 miles (35 + 50 + 25 + 10 - 70 = 50). | 
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| | EXAMPLE 6 | 
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| | Member's one way commuting distance toPDSis 20 miles.� Member drives toPDS(20 miles).� Later, the member drives to alternate duty site #1 (10 miles) and then to alternate duty site #2 (5 miles).� Member then drives to residence (2 miles). | 
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| | In this case, the member isn't entitled to mileage for the travel performed (37 miles), since the distance traveled is less than the commuting distance (40 miles) to the usual duty site. | 
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| | U3510� TRAVEL IN THETDYSTATION AREA | 
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| | A.Points of Travel.� | 
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| | Reimbursement for transportation expenses in theTDYarea may be authorized/approved for travel between: | 
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| | 1.� lodging and duty site;� | 
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| | 2.� duty sites; or� | 
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| | 3.� lodging or duty site and dining facility. | 
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| | B.� Conditions for Entitlement.� | 
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| | When a member is onTDYand suitable meals or lodging can't be obtained at the duty site, reimbursement is authorized for travel as indicated below, if the member furnishes an acceptable statement that Government transportation wasn't available or, if available, wasn't suitable for the travel involved.� Members may be reimbursed for: | 
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| | 1.one round trip daily between lodging and duty site;� | 
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| | 2.not more than three round trips daily between the duty site or lodging and dining facilities.� The member's commanding officer or order-issuing official must approve trips after the first;� | 
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| | 3.no more than 30 miles for each round trip unless the order-issuing official approves the use of a more distant facility as being in the Government's best interest; or� | 
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| | 4.if attendance at a Service school is involved, no more than the distance within which suitable lodging and meals were available as indicated by a statement of the commanding officer or the designated representative of the installation concerned. | 
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| | C.� Travel by Commercial Means.� | 
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| | When authorized/approved, a member who uses commercial transportation is entitled to reimbursement of: | 
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| | 1.fares actually paid for local public transportation;� | 
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| | 2.when advantageous to the Government, taxicab fares plus tip ($0.15 for fares of $1 or less, or 15 percent of the fare increased to the next multiple of 5 cents); and� | 
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| | 3.when advantageous to the Government, the cost of special conveyance between lodging and duty site and between lodging or duty site and dining facility. | 
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| | D.Travel byPOC.� | 
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| | If authorized/approved, a member who travels byPOCin and around theTDYstation is entitled to the same reimbursement as a member who travels in and around aPDS(see par.U3505-C). | 
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