§ 301-71.105 - Must we issue a travel authorization in advance of travel?

§ 301-71.105 Must we issue a written or electronic travel authorization in advance of travel?

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 87 FR 55706, Sept. 12, 2022.

Yes, except when advance written or electronic authorization is not possible or practical and approval is in accordance with §§ § 301-2.1 and , § 301-2.5 for:

(a) Use of other than coach-class service accommodation on common carriers or use of other than lowest first-class accommodation on ships;

(b) Use of a foreign air carrier;

(c

, or § 304-3.13. However, the following always require advance authorization:

(a) Use of reduced fares for group or charter arrangements;

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d) Use of cash to pay for common carrier transportation;

(e) Use of extra-fare train service;

(f) Travel by ship;

(g) Use of a rental car;

(h) Use of a Government aircraft;

(i)

b) Payment of a reduced rate per diem;

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j) Payment of actual expenses (see § 301-70.201 for when you may issue a blanket actual expense authorization);

(k) Travel expenses related to emergency travel;

(l) Transportation expenses related to threatened law enforcement/investigative employees and members of their immediate families;

(m) Travel expenses related to travel to a foreign area, except as provided by agency mission;

(n)

c) Acceptance of payment from a non-Federal source for travel expenses (see chapter 304 of this title); and

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d) Travel expenses related to attendance at a conference.

Note to § 301-71.105:

You should establish procedures for travel situations where it is not practical or possible to issue a written authorization in advance, except for paragraphs (c), (i), (n), and (o), which always require written or electronic advance authorization.

[FTR Amdt. 70, 63 FR 15974, Apr. 1, 1998, as amended by FTR Amdt. 2005-03, 70 FR 28460, May 18, 2005; FTR Amdt. 2007-05, 72 FR 61539, Oct. 31, 2007; FTR Amdt. 2009-06, 74 FR 55150, Oct. 27, 2009; FTR Amdt. 2011-03, 76 FR 55275, Sept. 7, 2011[FTR Case 2020-300-1, 87 FR 55706, Sept. 12, 2022]