§ 301-14.6 - Eligibility conditions and limitations.

(a) Limits on duration of temporary living accommodations. Subsistence payments may begin as soon as the agency decides to invoke the provisions of this part in a particular situation. Normally, subsistence payments may be allowed for a period of no more than 60 days; the agency may, however, approve extensions of the time period as provided in § 301-14.5. If the threatened individuals are directed to move immediately into temporary accommodations while the agency assesses the degree and seriousness of the threat, subsistence payments for this period may be allowed, even when the agency ultimately determines that the threat is not serious or no longer exists and decides to return the individuals to their home. When necessary occupancy of temporary living accommodations is expected to exceed 120 days, the agency should consider whether permanently relocating the employee would be advantageous given the specific nature of the threat, the continued disruption of the family, and the alternative costs of a change of official station.

(b) Location of temporary living accommodations. The temporary living accommodations may be located in the vicinity of the employee's official station or at an alternate location away from the official station as circumstances warrant. When justified, the employee and immediate family members may occupy temporary living accommodations at different locations. The agency will designate the appropriate locations.