The period of time for which the rental car is covered cannot begin any sooner than seven days before the employee's official starting date. A traveler who does not ship his or her auto is not eligible to be reimbursed for car rental. If travel to the Laboratory originates overseas and is by surface transportation, see section 3.5.7, which provides information on expenses for travel by ship. If the individual being hired for a permanent position is not a U.S. citizen, the Laboratory will reimburse him or her for the cost of visas, work permits, necessary photographs for these documents, and required immunizations. The Laboratory will pay for shipment of household goods and personal effects, up to 18,000 pounds, to the new location.
Reimbursement includes the cost of packing, cartage, and base amount of insurance.
It also covers the cost of moving household effects to and from temporary storage, when required. The Traffic Department will contact the employee to arrange the shipment of household effects. Storage of goods for up to 30 days. 6 months Appointees are only allowed to bring personal effects with them when they transport themselves to the Laboratory. An estimate of the weight of the proposed shipment must be provided to The Traffic Department before the items are shipped.