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Date Time Location Venue 

Thursday, November 20, 

2014.

8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 

(Local time).

Rocklin, CA ........................ Whitney Oaks Golf Club, 2305 Clubhouse Drive, 

Rocklin, CA 95765. 

Dated: October 15, 2014. 

Lawrence Roberts, 

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Indian 

Affairs. 

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BILLING CODE 4310–4J–P 

GENERAL SERVICES 

ADMINISTRATION 

41 CFR Parts 300–3, 301–10, and 301– 

70 

[FTR Case 2014–302; Docket 2014–0014, 

Sequence 1] 

RIN 3090–AJ48 

Federal Travel Regulation; 

Enhancement of Privately Owned 

Vehicle and Rental Vehicle Policy 

AGENCY: Office of Government-wide 

Policy (OGP), General Services 

Administration (GSA). 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: GSA is proposing to amend 

the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by 

requiring agencies to have an internal 

policy for determining whether to 

authorize a privately owned vehicle 

(POV), as opposed to a rental car, in 

conjunction with temporary duty travel 

(TDY). Further, GSA proposes to specify 

that travelers, who have been authorized 

to travel via common carrier or rental 

car, and choose to use a POV instead, 

will be reimbursed at the applicable 

POV mileage rate. Also, this amendment 

proposes to add specific provisions 

addressing the type of rental vehicles 

travelers must use, as well as pre-paid 

refueling options and other rental car 

surcharges. Finally, this amendment 

proposes to make certain miscellaneous 

corrections, where applicable. 

DATES: Interested parties should submit 

written comments to the Regulatory 

Secretariat at one of the addresses 

shown below on or before December 19, 

2014 to be considered in the formation 

of the final rule. 

ADDRESSES: Submit comments 

identified by FTR Case 2014–302 by any 

of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portals: 

http://www.regulations.gov. Submit 

comments via the Federal eRulemaking 

portal by searching for ‘‘FTR Case 2014– 

302.’’ Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ 

that corresponds with ‘‘FTR Case 2014– 

302’’ and follow the instructions 

provided at the screen. Please include 

your name, company name (if any), and 

‘‘FTR Case 2014–302’’ on your attached 

document. 

• Fax: 202–208–1398. 

• Mail: General Services 

Administration, Regulatory Secretariat 

(MVCB), Attn. Ms. Hada Flowers, 1800 

F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. 

Instructions: Please submit comments 

only and cite FTR Case 2014–302 in all 

correspondence related to this case. All 

comments received will be posted 

without change to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information provided. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

clarification of content, contact Mr. Cy 

Greenidge, Program Analyst, Office of 

Government-wide Policy, at 202–219– 

2349. Contact the Regulatory Secretariat 

(MVCB), 1800 F Street NW., 

Washington, DC 20405, 202–501–4755, 

for information pertaining to status or 

publication schedules. Please cite FTR 

case 2014–302. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background 

The FTR already provides for 

determining when the use of a POV or 

rental vehicle in conjunction with TDY 

could be advantageous to the 

Government (see FTR Part 301–10, 

Subparts D and E, and Part 301–70, 

Subpart B). The FTR also advises that 

when using a rental vehicle, travelers 

should consider renting a vehicle from 

a vendor that participates in the Defense 

Travel Management Office’s (DTMO) 

U.S. Government Car Rental Agreement 

to avail themselves of the Agreement’s 

benefits (see FTR section 301–10.450). It 

has been determined that more specific 

guidance regarding the use of POVs and 

rental cars will save agencies money 

when authorizing employees to travel. 

This proposed rule provides that 

agencies must have an internal policy 

for determining whether to authorize a 

POV, as opposed to a rental car, in 

conjunction with TDY. Additionally, 

GSA proposes specifying that travelers 

who have been authorized by their 

agencies to travel via common carrier or 

rental car, and choose to use a POV 

instead, will be reimbursed at the 

applicable POV mileage rate up to the 

constructive cost of the authorized 

mode of transportation plus per diem. 

Further, this amendment proposes that 

travelers who are authorized to use a 

rental car in conjunction with TDY must 

use the least expensive compact car 

available. This amendment also 

proposes that travelers will not be 

reimbursed for pre-paid refueling 

options for rental cars. Moreover, this 

amendment proposes that agencies may 

not reimburse travelers surcharges 

involved when rental car companies 

purchase miles from airlines and 

provide those miles to their vehicle 

customers. Finally, this amendment also 

proposes to make certain miscellaneous 

corrections, where applicable. 

B. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 

Executive Orders (E.O.s) 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). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the 

importance of quantifying both costs 

and benefits, of reducing costs, of 

harmonizing rules, and of promoting 

flexibility. This proposed rule is not a 

significant regulatory action, and 

therefore, was not subject to review 

under Section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, 

Regulatory Planning and Review, dated 

September 30, 1993. 

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act 

This proposed rule would 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. This 

proposed rule is also exempt from the 

Administrative Procedure Act pursuant 

to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because it applies 

to agency management or personnel. 

D. Paperwork Reduction Act 

The Paperwork Reduction Act does 

not apply because the proposed 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 proposed rule is also exempt 

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under 5 U.S.C. 801. This proposed rule 

is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. 

List of Subjects in 41 CFR Parts 300–3, 

301–10, and 301–70 

Administrative practices and 

procedures, Government employees, 

Travel and transportation expenses. 

Dated: August 14, 2014. 

Christine J. Harada, 

Associate Administrator, Office of 

Government-wide Policy. 

For the reasons set forth in the 

preamble, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5701– 

5711, GSA proposes to amend 41 CFR 

parts 300–3, 301–10, and 301–70 as set 

forth below: 

PART 300–3—GLOSSARY OF TERMS 

■ 1. The authority citation for 41 CFR 

part 300–3 is revised 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, OMB Circular No. A–126, 

revised May 22, 1992. 

§ 300–3.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. Amend § 300–3.1 by— 

■ a. In the term ‘‘Government-furnished 

automobile’’, removing the word 

‘‘furnished’’ and adding the word 

‘‘owned’’ in its place and by adding the 

acronym ‘‘(GOA)’’ after the word 

‘‘automobile’’. 

■ b. In the term and definition for 

‘‘Government-furnished vehicle’’, 

removing the word ‘‘furnished’’ and 

adding the word ‘‘owned’’ wherever it 

appears. 

■ c. In newly revised term 

‘‘Government-owned vehicle’’, adding 

‘‘(GOV)’’ after the word ‘‘vehicle’’. 

PART 301–10—TRANSPORTATION 

EXPENSES 

■ 3. 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. 

■ 4. Amend § 301–10.5 by adding new 

paragraphs (c) and (d) to read as follows: 

§ 301–10.5 What are the presumptions as 

to the most advantageous method of 

transportation by order of precedence? 

* * * * * 

(c) Rental car. If no Governmentowned automobile is available, but your 

agency has determined that travel must 

be performed by automobile, then a 

rental car should be authorized. 

(d) Privately Owned Vehicle (POV). 

POV’s should be determined to be the 

most advantageous method of 

transportation only after your agency 

evaluates the use of a common carrier, 

a Government-owned automobile, and a 

rental car. 

■ 5. Revise the undesignated center 

heading preceding § 301.10–220 to read 

as follows: 

Government Owned Automobiles 

(GOA) 

§ 301–10.309 [Amended] 

■ 6. Amend § 301–10.309 by— 

■ a. Adding the words ‘‘or a rental 

vehicle’’ after the word ‘‘transportation’’ 

in the section heading. 

■ b. Adding the words ‘‘the applicable 

POV rate’’ after the word ‘‘reimbursed’’ 

in the body. 

■ 7. Amend § 301–10.450 by revising 

the section heading and adding 

paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) to read as 

follows: 

§ 301–10.450 What are the policies when 

authorized to rent a vehicle for official 

travel? 

* * * * * 

(c) Travelers must use the least 

expensive compact car available, unless 

an exception for another class of vehicle 

is approved. Agencies should approve 

these exceptions on a limited basis and 

must indicate on the travel 

authorization the reason for the 

exception. Your agency may authorize 

the use of other than a compact car if 

any of the following apply: 

(1) When use of other than a compact 

car is necessary to accommodate a 

medical disability or other special need. 

(i) A disability must be certified 

annually in a written statement by a 

competent medical authority. However, 

if the disability is a lifelong condition, 

then a one-time certification statement 

is required. Certification statements 

must include at a minimum: 

(A) A written statement by a 

competent medical authority stating that 

special accommodation is necessary; 

(B) An approximate duration of the 

special accommodation; and 

(C) A recommendation as to the 

suitable class of rental vehicle based on 

the disability. 

(ii) A special need must be certified 

annually in writing according to your 

agency’s procedures. However, if the 

special need is a lifelong condition, then 

a one-time certification statement is 

required; 

(iii) If you are authorized under § 301– 

13.3(a) to have an attendant accompany 

you, your agency may authorize the use 

of other than a compact car if deemed 

necessary by your agency. 

(2) When required because of agency 

mission, consistent with your agency’s 

internal procedures pursuant to § 301– 

70.102(i). 

(3) When the cost of other than a 

compact car is less than or equal to the 

cost of the least expensive compact car. 

(4) When additional room is required 

to accommodate multiple employees 

authorized to travel together in the same 

rental vehicle. 

(5) When travelers must carry a large 

amount of Government material 

incident to their official business, and a 

compact rental vehicle does not contain 

sufficient space. 

(d) Travelers will not be reimbursed 

for purchasing pre-paid refueling 

options for rental cars. Therefore, 

travelers should refuel prior to returning 

the rental vehicle to the drop-off 

location. 

(e) Travelers will not be reimbursed 

for fees associated with rental car 

loyalty points or the transfer of points 

charged by car companies. 

PART 301–70—INTERNAL POLICY 

AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS 

■ 8. 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. 

■ 9. Amend § 301–70.101 by revising 

paragraph (b) to read as follows: 

§ 301–70.101 What factors must we 

consider in determining which method of 

transportation results in the greatest 

advantage to the Government? 

* * * * * 

(b) Travel by common carrier (air, rail, 

bus) is considered the most 

advantageous method to perform official 

travel. Other methods of transportation 

may be authorized as advantageous only 

when the use of common carrier 

transportation would interfere with the 

performance of official business or 

impose an undue hardship upon the 

traveler, or when the total cost by 

common carrier exceeds the cost by 

another method of transportation. When 

this occurs, the relative total costs of 

using a GOA, the least expensive 

compact rental vehicle, and a POV 

should all be considered in determining 

which transportation method is the 

most advantageous to the Government. 

The relative costs of using a POV would 

only come into play if the employee 

chooses to use a POV since agencies 

cannot mandate employees to use their 

POV for official reasons. A 

determination that another method of 

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the Government than common carrier 

transportation will not be made on the 

basis of personal preference or 

inconvenience to the traveler. 

■ 10. Amend § 301–70.102 by revising 

paragraphs (d), (f), and (i) to read as 

follows: 

§ 301–70.102 What governing policies 

must we establish for authorization and 

payment of transportation expenses? 

* * * * * 

(d) When you will consider use of a 

POV advantageous to the Government, 

such as travel to and from common 

carrier terminals or to the TDY location. 

When determining whether the use of a 

POV to a TDY location is the most 

advantageous method of transportation, 

agencies must consider the total cost of 

using a POV as compared to the total 

cost of using a rental vehicle, including 

rental costs, fuel, taxes, parking (at a 

common carrier terminal, etc.), and any 

other associated costs; 

* * * * * 

(f) Procedures for allowing the use of 

a special conveyance (e.g., commercially 

rented vehicles), taking into account the 

requirements of § 301–10.450; 

* * * * * 

(i) Develop and issue internal 

guidance on what specific mission 

criteria justify approval of the use of 

other than coach-class transportation 

under §§ 301–10.123(a)(4), 301– 

10.123(b)(9), and 301–10.162(e), the use 

of other than lowest first-class under 

§ 301–10.183(d), and the use of other 

than a compact rental car under § 301– 

10.450(c). The justification criteria shall 

be entered in the remarks section of the 

traveler’s authorization. 

* * * * * 

§§ 301–10.5, 301–10.200, 301–10.220, 301– 

10.310 and 301–70.104 [Amended] 

■ 11. Amend §§ 301–10.5, 301–10.200, 

301–10.220, 301–10.310 and 301–70.104 

by removing the terms ‘‘Government 

automobile’’ and ‘‘Governmentfurnished automobile’’ wherever they 

appear and adding ‘‘GOA’’ in its place. 

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BILLING CODE 6820–14–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration 

50 CFR Part 660 

[Docket No. 140811659–4659–01] 

RIN 0648–XD437 

Fisheries Off West Coast States; 

Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; 

Annual Specifications 

AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 

Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: NMFS proposes to implement 

the annual catch limit (ACL), harvest 

guideline (HG), and associated annual 

reference points for Pacific mackerel in 

the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) 

off the Pacific coast for the fishing 

season of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 

2015. This rule is proposed pursuant to 

the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) 

Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The 

proposed 2014–2015 HG for Pacific 

mackerel is 29,170 metric tons (mt). 

This is the primary commercial fishing 

target level. The proposed annual catch 

target (ACT), which will be the directed 

fishing harvest target, is 24,170 mt. If 

the fishery attains the ACT, the directed 

fishery will close, reserving the 

difference between the HG (29,170 mt) 

and ACT as a 5,000 mt set-aside for 

incidental landings in other CPS 

fisheries and other sources of mortality. 

This rule is intended to conserve and 

manage the Pacific mackerel stock off 

the U.S. West Coast. 

DATES: Comments must be received by 

November 19, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

on this document identified by NOAA– 

NMFS–2014–0126 by any of the 

following methods: 

• Electronic Submissions: Submit all 

electronic public comments via the 

Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to 

www.regulations.gov/

#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2014- 

0126, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, 

complete the required fields, and enter 

or attach your comments. 

• Mail: Submit written comments to 

William W. Stelle, Jr., Regional 

Administrator, West Coast Region, 

NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., 

Seattle, WA 98115–0070; Attn: Joshua 

Lindsay. 

• Instructions: Comments must be 

submitted by one of the above methods 

to ensure that the comments are 

received, documented, and considered 

by NMFS. Comments sent by any other 

method, to any other address or 

individual, or received after the end of 

the comment period, may not be 

considered. All comments received are 

a part of the public record and will 

generally be posted for public viewing 

on www.regulations.gov without change. 

All personal identifying information 

(e.g., name, address, etc.) submitted 

voluntarily by the sender will be 

publicly accessible. Do not submit 

confidential business information, or 

otherwise sensitive or protected 

information. NMFS will accept 

anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in 

the required fields if you wish to remain 

anonymous). Attachments to electronic 

comments will be accepted in Microsoft 

Word or Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe 

PDF file formats only. 

Copies of the report ‘‘Pacific Mackerel 

(Scomber japonicus) Stock Assessment 

for USA Management in the 2011–12 

Fishing Year’’ and the report ‘‘Pacific 

Mackerel Biomass Projection Estimate 

for USA Management (2014–15)’’ may 

be obtained from the West Coast 

Regional Office (see ADDRESSES). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Joshua Lindsay, West Coast Region, 

NMFS, (562) 980–4034. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: During 

public meetings each year, the estimated 

biomass for Pacific mackerel is 

presented to the Pacific Fishery 

Management Council’s (Council) CPS 

Management Team (Team), the 

Council’s CPS Advisory Subpanel 

(Subpanel) and the Council’s Scientific 

and Statistical Committee (SSC), where 

the biomass and the status of the 

fisheries are reviewed and discussed. 

The biomass estimate is then presented 

to the Council along with the calculated 

overfishing limit (OFL), acceptable 

biological catch (ABC), ACL, HG and 

ACT recommendations and comments 

from the Team, Subpanel and SSC. 

Following review by the Council and 

after hearing public comment, the 

Council adopts a biomass estimate and 

makes its catch level recommendations 

to NMFS. 

The purpose of this proposed rule is 

to implement the 2014–2015 ACL, HG, 

ACT and other annual catch reference 

points, including OFL and an ABC that 

takes into consideration uncertainty 

surrounding the current estimate of 

biomass for Pacific mackerel in the U.S. 

EEZ off the Pacific coast. The CPS FMP 

and its implementing regulations 

require NMFS to set these annual catch 

levels for the Pacific mackerel fishery 

based on the annual specification 

framework in the FMP. This framework 

includes a harvest control rule that 


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