§ 301-15.42 - Definitions.

For the purposes of this subpart the following definitions apply:

(a) Automated-teller-machine (ATM) services are contractor-provided ATM services which allow cash withdrawals from participating ATM's to be charged to a contractor-issued charge card (see paragraph (c) of this section).

(b) Centrally billed means a Government Travel System account established by the charge card contractor at the request of a participating agency.

(c) Charge card means a contractor-issued charge card to be used by travelers of a participating agency to pay for passenger transportation services, subsistence expenses, and other allowable travel and transportation expenses incurred in connection with official travel.

(d) Federal Travel Directory (FTD) means a monthly publication issued by GSA and the Department of Defense to provide up-to-date information on charge cards, contract fares, lodging rates, car rental, per diem rates, travel management centers, and other travel and transportation matters. Federal agencies and employees should order copies of the FTD through their appropriate headquarters administrative offices. The FTD also is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The publication stock number is 722-006-00000-3.

(e) Participating agency means an agency or department that participates in GSA's travel and transportation expense payment system.

(f) Travel Management Center (TMC) means a commercial travel firm under contract to GSA that provides reservations, ticketing, and related travel management services for official travelers.

(g) Travelers checks are contractor-issued travelers checks.