This policy does not apply to routine Laboratory meetings such as regularly scheduled staff meetings. On-Site Meetings Approval. No approval is needed for on-site informal meetings unless food service is required. In all cases, costs must be reasonable. The nature and urgency of the meeting session require participants to work through the meal period.
Meals are incidental to the meeting.
Work sessions precede or follow the meal. Attendance at the meal session is necessary for full participation in the business of the meeting. Any meal service expected to exceed the guidance rate must be approved in advance by the division director. Under no circumstances may alcoholic beverages be charged to Laboratory operating or federal government funds. All costs for informal meetings must be charged to project numbers.