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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management |
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Subtitle F—Federal Travel Regulation System |
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Chapter 302—Relocation Allowances |
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SubChapter C—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Allowances for Subsistence and Transportation Expenses |
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Part 302-6 - Allowance for Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses |
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Subpart B - Actual TQSE Method of Reimbursement |
§ 302-6.102 - What am I paid under the TQSE-LS reimbursement method?
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§ 302-6.102 What is the “applicable per diem rate” am I paid under the actual TQSE-LS reimbursement method?
The “applicable per diem rate” under the actual TQSE reimbursement method is as follows:
For temporary quarters located in The applicable per diem rate is The continental United States (CONUS) The standard CONUS rate. Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) The locality rate established by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of State under § 301-11.6 of this title. (a) For you or your unaccompanied spouse or domestic partner (see Note 1 to § 302-6.102), if you are receiving a lump sum for TQSE, multiply the number of days (up to 30 days) your agency authorizes TQSE-LS by 75 percent of the applicable per diem rate (see § 302-6.23) for the locality at the old or new official station or combination thereof, wherever temporary quarters will be occupied.
(b) For each member of your immediate family (excluding your unaccompanied spouse or domestic partner), multiply the same number of days by 25 percent of the same per diem rate, as referenced in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) Your lump sum payment will be the sum of the calculations in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.
That is, when your spouse or domestic partner necessarily occupies temporary quarters in lieu of yourself or in a location separate from you. Examples of TQSE calculations are published in an FTR bulletin at https://gsa.gov/ftrbulletins.