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Part 302-4-Allowances for Subsistence and Transportation
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905 (a); E.O. 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971-1973 Comp., p. 586.
Subpart A-Eligibility
§302-4.1 What is a permanent change of station (PCS)?
A permanent change of station (PCS) is an assignment of a new appointee to an official station or the transfer of an employee from one official station to another on a permanent basis.
§302-4.2 Am I eligible for subsistence and transportation allowances for PCS travel under this part?
Yes, you are eligible for subsistence and transportation allowances for PCS travel if your agency specifically authorizes relocation expenses under this part and are:
Transferred employees (within or outside CONUS);
New appointees (within or outside CONUS); and
An employees assigned to posts of duty outside CONUS in connection with either overseas tour renewal agreement travel or return travel to places of residence for separation.
Note to §302-4.2:Also see tables at §§302-3.2 and 302-3.101.
Subpart B-Travel Expenses
§302-4.100 What PCS travel expenses will my immediate family members receive?
Except as specifically provided in §§302-4.202 and 302-5.13, the rules (for TDY travel) in chapter 301 of this title will be used for payment of the travel expenses of your immediate family members.
§302-4.101 Must my immediate family member(s) and I begin PCS travel at the old official station and end at the new official station?
No, if an alternate location is used, reimbursement is limited to the allowable cost by the usually traveled route between your old and new official stations.
Subpart C-Per Diem
Assigned to posts of duty outside CONUS returning to place of actual residence for separation; or
Being relocated under the Government Employees Training Act (5 U.S.C. 4109).
Subpart D-Mileage Rates for Use of POV
§302-4.300 What is the POV mileage rate for PCS travel?
For approved/authorized PCS travel by POV, the mileage reimbursement rate is the same as the moving expense mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for moving expense deductions. See IRS guidance available on the Internet at www.irs.gov. GSA publishes the rate for mileage reimbursement in an FTR Bulletin on an intermittent basis. You may find the FTR Bulletins at www.gsa.gov/relo.
§302-4.301 Do the rates in §302-4.300 apply if I am performing overseas tour renewal agreement travel?
No, POV mileage must not be authorized for overseas tour renewal agreement travel.
§302-4.302 Are there circumstances that would allow me to receive a higher mileage rate OCONUS?
Yes, your agency may authorize a higher mileage rate at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate prescribed in §301-10.303 of this title when:
You are expected to use the POV on official business at the new official station;
The common carrier rates for the facilities provided between the old and new official stations, the related constructive taxi or TNC fares<?FM MARKER [Header/Footer $7] AMENDMENT 2017-01 FEBRUARY 20, 2018??>, or the cost of utilizing an innovative mobility technology company, to and from terminals, and the per diem allowances prescribed under this part justify a higher mileage rate as advantageous to the Government as determined by your agency; or
The costs of driving the POV to, from, or between official stations located outside CONUS justify a higher mileage rate as advantageous to the Government.
§302-4.303 For relocation within the continental United States (CONUS), may I use the actual expense method of reimbursement instead of the POV mileage rate specified in §302-4.300?
No, for a PCS relocation within C<?FM MARKER [Header/Footer $7] ??>ONUS involving POV usage, your agency will reimburse you at the standard mileage rate specified in §302-4.300.
§302-4.304 For relocation outside the continental United States (OCONUS), may my agency allow actual expense reimbursement instead of the POV mileage rate for PCS travel?
Yes, for an OCONUS relocation involving POV usage, your agency may allow reimbursement of certain actual expenses of using the POV (i.e., fuel plus the additional expenses listed in §301-10.304).
Subpart E-Daily Driving Distance Requirements
§302-4.400 Will I be required to drive a minimum distance per day?
Yes, your agency may establish a reasonable minimum driving distance that may be more than, but not less than an average of 300 miles per calendar day.
§302-4.401 Are there exceptions to this daily minimum?
Yes, your agency may authorize exceptions to the daily minimum driving distance when there is a delay beyond your control such as acts of God, restrictions by Governmental authorities, or other acceptable reasons; e.g., a physical handicap or special needs. Your agency must have a designated approving official authorize the exception.
§302-4.402 Will I be required to document the circumstances causing the delay?
Yes, you must provide a statement on your travel claim explaining the circumstances that caused the delay.
§302-4.403 Does this exception require authorization by my approving official?
Yes, authorization by your approving official is required for any exception to the daily minimum driving distance.
Subpart F-Use of More Than One POV
§302-4.500 If I am authorized to use more than one POV, what are the allowances?
When you are authorized to use more than one POV, the allowances under §§302-4.300 and 302-4.302 apply for each POV.
§302-4.501 If I use an additional POV that was not authorized for PCS travel, will I be reimbursed for the additional POV?
No, your agency must authorize you reimbursement of the use of more than one POV before you are entitled to reimbursement.
Subpart G-Advance of Funds
§302-4.600 May I request an advance of funds for per diem and mileage allowances for PCS travel?
You may request advance of funds for per diem and mileage allowances for PCS travel, except for overseas tour renewal agreement travel.
Subpart H-Agency Responsibilities
Note to subpart H:Use of pronouns "we", "you", and their variants throughout this subpart refers to the agency, unless otherwise noted.
§302-4.700 What governing policies must we establish for payment of allowances for subsistence and transportation expenses?
For payment of allowances for subsistence and transportation expenses, you must establish policy and procedures governing:
How you will implement the regulations throughout this part;
A reasonable minimum driving distance per day that may be more than, but not less than a average of 300 miles per calendar day when use of a POV is used for PCS travel and when you will authorize an exception;
Designation of an agency approving official who will authorize an exception to the daily minimum driving distance; and
When you will authorize the use of more than one POV for PCS travel.
§302-4.701 What PCS travel expenses must we pay?
Except as specifically provided in this chapter, PCS travel expenses you must pay are:
Other travel expenses in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5701-5709 and chapter 301 of this title.
§302-4.702 What PCS travel expenses must we pay for the employee's immediate family members?
Except as specifically provided in this chapter, the reimbursement limits in chapter 301 of this title govern payment of travel expenses you must pay for the employee's immediate family members.
§302-4.703 How do we compute the per diem for an established minimum driving distance per day?
Per diem for an established minimum driving distance per day is computed based on the lodgings-plus per diem system as described in §§301-11.100 through 301-11.102 of this title.
§302-4.704 Must we require a minimum driving distance per day?
Yes, you must establish a minimum driving distance not less than an average of 300 miles per day. However, an exception to the daily minimum driving distance may be made when the delay is:
Beyond control of the employee, e.g., results from acts of God or restrictions by Government officials;
Due to a physical handicap; or
For other reasons acceptable to you.
§302-4.705 What are the allowances if the employee uses more POVs than authorized?
If the employee uses more POVs than authorized, reimbursement will be made as if all persons traveled in the number of POVs that you authorized.