§ 301-7.7 - Computation rules for travel of more than 12 hours, but not exceeding 24 hours.

When the travel for which per diem has been authorized is more than 12 hours, but does not exceed 24 hours, the per diem allowance for the trip shall be calculated as follows:

(a) Lodging not required. If lodging is not required, the per diem allowance shall be three-fourths of the applicable M&IE allowance for the temporary duty assignment location. If more than one temporary duty point is involved, the per diem allowance shall be calculated using the highest of the M&IE rates prescribed for the location where official business is performed.

(b) Lodging required. If lodging is required, the per diem allowable shall be the actual cost of lodging incurred by the traveler, limited to the applicable maximum lodging allowance prescribed for the location of the lodging, plus three-fourths of the applicable M&IE rate prescribed for the lodging location.