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AGENCY:
Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA).
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY:
GSA is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to make necessary editorial changes.
DATES:
This rule is effective August 3, 2020.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For clarification of content, contact Ms. Jill Denning, Program Analyst, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202-208-7642. Contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405, 202-501-4755, for information pertaining to status or publication schedules. Please cite FTR Case 2020-TA-01, Technical Amendments.
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A. Background
The General Services Administration is issuing a final rule to make technical amendments to various provisions of the Federal Travel Regulation. These technical amendments correct hyperlinks in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-15-13 “Policy to Require Secure Connections across Federal websites and Web Services” (June 5, 2015), format discrepancies, update legal citations, and make miscellaneous/editorial revisions.
B. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives, and if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This final rule is not a significant regulatory action, and therefore, is not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. GSA has further determined that this final rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
C. Executive Order 13771
This final rule is not subject to the requirements of E.O. 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017) because it is related to agency organization, management, or personnel and is not a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866.
D. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. This final rule is also exempt from the Administrative Procedures Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because this final rule involves matters relating to agency management or personnel.
E. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FTR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
F. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This final rule is also exempt from Congressional review prescribed under 5 U.S.C. 801. This final rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
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41 CFR Parts 300-3, 300-80, 301-11, 301-52, 301-74, 301-75, Appendices A, B, and E to Chapter 301; and Parts 302-1, 302-4, 302-5, 302-7, 302-8, 304-2, and 304-6
- Government employees
- Travel and transportation expenses
41 CFR Parts 300-70, 300-90
- Government employees
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Travel and transportation expenses
41 CFR Part 301-10
- Common carriers
- Government employees
- Government property
- Travel and transportation expenses
41 CFR Part 301-13
- Government employees
- Individuals with disabilities
- Travel and transportation expenses
41 CFR Part 301-70
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Government employees
- Individuals with disabilities
- Travel and transportation expenses
41 CFR Part 301-72
- Common carriers
- Government employees
- Travel and transportation expenses
41 CFR Parts 301-73
- Government contracts
- Travel and transportation expenses
Emily W. Murphy,
Administrator.
For reasons set forth in the preamble, GSA amends 41 CFR parts 300-3, 300-70, 300-80, 300-90, 301-10, 301-11, 301-13, 301-52, 301-70, 301-72, 301-73, 301-74, 301-75, appendix A to Chapter 301, appendix B to Chapter 301, appendix E to Chapter 301, parts 302-1, 302-4, 302-5, 302-7, 302-8, 304-2, and 304-6 as set forth below:
Start PartPART 300-3—GLOSSARY OF TERMS
End Part Start Amendment Part1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 300-3 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part2. Amend § 300-3.1 by revising paragraph (4) in the definition of “Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E)” to read as follows:
End Amendment PartWhat do the following terms mean?* * * * *Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E)* * *
(4) Communications equipment used by the employee in association with DoDI 4650.02, Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS).
* * * * *PART 300-70—AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
End Part Start Amendment Part3. The authority citation for part 300-70 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]4. Amend § 300-70.2 by removing “ www.gsa.gov/trip” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/trip” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]5. Amend § 300-70.101 by removing “ www.gsa.gov/bulletin” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 300-80—RELOCATION EXPENSES TEST PROGRAMS
End Part Start Amendment Part6. The authority citation for part 300-80 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]7. Amend § 300-80.3 by removing “(Attention: MTT)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]8. Amend § 300-80.8 by removing “(Attention: MTT)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]9. Amend § 300-80.9 by removing from paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) “Governmentwide Policy, Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (Attention MTT)” and adding “Government-wide Policy, 1800 F Street, NW” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 300-90—TELEWORK EXPENSES TEST PROGRAMS
End Part Start Amendment Part10. The authority citation for part 300-90 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]11. In § 300-90.3 amend the introductory text by removing “(Attention: MA)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]12. In § 300-90.8 amend the introductory text by removing “(Attention: MA)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]13. Amend § 300-90.9 by removing from paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) “Office of Asset and Transportation Management (Attention: MA)” and adding “1800 F Street NW” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-10—TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES
End Part Start Amendment Part14. The authority citation for part 301-10 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]15. Amend § 301-10.106 by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/citypairs” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/citypairs” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]16. Amend § 301-10.135 by:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In paragraph (b)(1) removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/openskies” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/openskies” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. In paragraph (b)(2)removing “ www.gsa.gov/bulletin” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins” in its place; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partc. In paragraph (c) removing “, United States Information Agency, United States International Development Cooperation Agency, or the Arms Control Disarmament Agency” and adding “or the United States Agency for International Development” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]17. Amend § 301-10.180 by removing “App. Sec. 1241” and adding “§ 55302” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]18. Amend § 301-10.261 by removing from paragraph (a)(2) “from the General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, MTA, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405” and adding “by emailing aviationpolicy@gsa.gov” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]19. Amend § 301-10.303 by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/mileage” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/mileage” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]20. Amend § 301-10.310 by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-11—PER DIEM EXPENSES
End Part Start Amendment Part21. The authority citation for part 301-11 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]22. Amend § 301-11.6 by:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In paragraph (a), in the second row of the third column of the table, removing “Office of Governmentwide Policy, Office of Transportation and Personal Property, Travel Management Policy, and available on the internet at http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” and adding “Office of Government-wide Policy, and available at https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” in its place;
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. Remove from paragraph (b), in the third row of the third column of the table, removing “ http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm” and adding “https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm” in its place; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partc. In paragraph (c), in the fourth row of the third column of the table, removing “ www.state.gov” and adding “https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]23. Amend § 301-11.11 by removing from paragraph (c) “ http://www.fedrooms.com” and adding “https://www.fedrooms.com” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]24. Amend § 301-11.18 by removing from paragraph (a) “ www.gsa.gov/mie” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/mie” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]25. Amend § 301-11.26 by:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In the first column of the table, removing “Office of Governmentwide Start Printed Page 39849Policy, Attn: Travel Policy (MTT)” and adding “Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. In second row of the second column of the table, removing “4601 N Fairfax Dr., Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203” and adding “4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J325-01, Alexandria, VA 22350-9000” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]26. Amend § 301-11.29 by removing “ https://smartpay.gsa.gov/about-gsa-smartpay/tax-information/state-response-letter” and adding “https://smartpay.gsa.gov/content/state-tax-information” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-13—TRAVEL OF AN EMPLOYEE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
End Part Start Amendment Part27. The authority citation for part 301-13 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]28. Amend § 301-13.3 by removing from the note to paragraph (g) “ http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_6-01-B.asp” and adding “https://www.opm.gov/FAQs” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-52—CLAIMING REIMBURSEMENT
End Part Start Amendment Part29. The authority citation for part 301-52 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part30. Amend § 301-52.4 by revising paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:
End Amendment PartWhat must I provide with my travel claim?* * * * *(b) * * *
(3) Receipts must be retained for 6 years as prescribed by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under General Records Schedule 1.1, item 010 (https://www.archives.gov/files/records-mgmt/grs/grs01-1.pdf).
[Amended]31. In § 301-52.11 amend paragraph (g) by removing “GSA Board of Contract Appeals” and adding “Civilian Board of Contract Appeals” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-70—INTERNAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
End Part Start Amendment Part32. The authority citation for part 301-70 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]33. Amend § 301-70.400 by removing “ 29 U.S.C. 701-796l” and adding “29 U.S.C. 701, et seq.” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]34. Amend § 301-70.702 by removing “(Attention: MAE)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part35. Amend § 301-70.709 by revising paragraphs (a) and (j) to read as follows:
End Amendment PartWhat can we do to reduce travel charge card delinquencies?* * * * *(a) Agency travel program coordinators must be trained and aware of their responsibilities and the delinquency management tools available under your agreement with the travel charge card contractor.
* * * * *(j) Information on travel cardholder training is available at https://smartpay.gsa.gov/content/training.
* * * * *36. Amend § 301-70.802 by revising the second sentence of paragraph (a)(3) and adding a third sentence to read as follows:
End Amendment PartMust we ensure that travel on Government aircraft is the most cost-effective alternative?(a) * * *
(3) * * * Additional information on costs included in the cost comparison may be found in the “U.S. Government Aircraft Cost Accounting Guide,” published by the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy. To obtain a copy of the guide, please contact aviationpolicy@gsa.gov.
* * * * *[Amended]37. Amend § 301-70.902 by removing “ 10 U.S.C. 4744” and adding “10 U.S.C. 2648” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part38. Amend § 301-70.903 by revising the fourth sentence and adding a fifth sentence to read as follows:
End Amendment PartWhat are our responsibilities for ensuring that Government aircraft are the most cost-effective alternative for travel?* * * For guidance on how and when to calculate the cost of a trip on a Government aircraft, see the “U.S. Government Aircraft Cost Accounting Guide,” published by the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy. To obtain a copy of the guide, please contact aviationpolicy@gsa.gov.
39. Revise § 301-70.906 to read as follows:
End Amendment PartMust we report use of our Government aircraft to carry senior Federal officials and non-Federal travelers?Yes, except when the trips are classified, you must report to the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy, all uses of your aircraft for travel by any senior Federal official or non-Federal traveler, by using an electronic reporting tool found at “https://www.gsa.gov/sftr”,, unless travel is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2648 and regulations implementing that statute.
40. Amend Note to § 301-70.907 by revising the fourth sentence and adding a fifth sentence to read as follows:
End Amendment PartWhat information must we report on the use of Government aircraft to carry senior Federal officials and non-Federal travelers and when must it be reported?* * * * *Note to § 301-70.907:
* * * For more information on calculating costs, see the “U.S. Government Aircraft Cost Accounting Guide,” published by the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy. To obtain a copy of the guide, please contact aviationpolicy@gsa.gov.
PART 301-72—AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO COMMON CARRIER TRANSPORTATION
End Part Start Amendment Part41. The authority citation for part 301-72 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]42. Amend § 301-72.301 by removing from paragraphs (a) and (c) “ http://fss.gsa.gov/transtrav/usgpth.pdf” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/transaudits” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-73—TRAVEL PROGRAMS
End Part Start Amendment Part43. The authority citation for part 301-73 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]44. In § 301-73.1 amend paragraph (d) by removing “Fedrooms” and adding “Fedrooms ®” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]45. In § 301-73.106, amend paragraph (a)(2) by removing “Fedrooms” and adding “Fedrooms ®” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start Part Start Printed Page 39850PART 301-74—CONFERENCE PLANNING
End Part Start Amendment Part46. The authority citation for part 301-74 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]47. Amend § 301-74.12 by:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In paragraph (a) removing “see 40 U.S.C. 34” and adding “see 40 U.S.C. 8141” in its place; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. In paragraph (b) removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/attachments/GSA_PUBLICATIONS/pub/CustomerGuidebookmarkedversion.pdf” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/Guide_to_Real_Property_508.pdf” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 301-75—PRE-EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW TRAVEL
End Part Start Amendment Part48. The authority citation for part 301-75 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]49. Amend § 301-75.202 by removing from the third row of the second column of the table, “ http://fss.gsa.gov/transtrav/usgpth.pdf” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/transaudits” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]50. Amend Appendix A to Chapter 301 by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]51. Amend Appendix B to Chapter 301 by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/mie” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/mie” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]52. Amend Appendix E to Chapter 301, Food and Drink, Meals section, fourth bullet point, by removing “ 5 U.S.C. 4104(4)” and adding “5 U.S.C. 4109” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 302-1—GENERAL RULES
End Part Start Amendment Part53. The authority citation for Part 302-1 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]54. In § 302-1.2 amend paragraph (d) by removing “ 38 U.S.C. 235” and adding “38 U.S.C. 707” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 302-4—ALLOWANCES FOR SUBSISTENCE AND TRANSPORTATION
End Part Start Amendment Part55. The authority citation for Part 302-4 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]56. Amend § 302-4.200 by removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]57. Amend § 302-4.300 by removing “ www.irs.gov” and adding “https://www.irs.gov” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 302-5—ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSEHUNTING TRIP EXPENSES
End Part Start Amendment Part58. The authority citation for Part 302-5 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]59. Amend § 302-5.13 by removing from paragraphs (a), (b)(1), and (b)(2), in the third row of the second column of the table, “ http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 302-7—TRANSPORTATION AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT, (PBP&E) AND BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
End Part Start Amendment Part60. The authority citation for Part 302-7 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]61. Amend § 302-7.101 by removing “ www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy” in its place.
End Amendment Part[Amended]62. Amend § 302-7.110 by removing “ www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy” in its place.
End Amendment Part Start PartPART 302-8—ALLOWANCE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG)
End Part Start Amendment Part63. The authority citation for Part 302-8 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part64. Amend § 302-8.300 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
End Amendment PartUnder what authority am I provided storage during school recess?* * * * *(b) Regulations. See the DoD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), published by the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee and available at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.
PART 304-2—DEFINITIONS
End Part Start Amendment Part65. The authority citation for Part 304-2 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Part66. Amend § 304-2.1 by revising the last two sentences of the definition of “Travel, subsistence, and related expenses (travel expenses)” to read as follows:
End Amendment PartWhat definitions apply to this chapter?* * * * *Travel, subsistence, and related expenses (travel expenses) * * * The Foreign Affairs Manual is available at https://fam.state.gov. The Joint Travel
Regulations are available at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.
PART 304-6—PAYMENT GUIDELINES
End Part Start Amendment Part67. The authority citation for part 304-6 continues to read as follows:
End Amendment Part[Amended]68. Amend § 304-6.2 by removing from the last sentence “Parts L and Q,”.
End Amendment Part[Amended]69. Amend § 304-6.6 by:
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Parta. In paragraph (c), removing “ www.gsa.gov/mie” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/mie” in its place; and
End Amendment Part Start Amendment Partb. In paragraph (e) removing “ http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” and adding “https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem” in its place.
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Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 8/3/2020
- Published:
- 07/02/2020
- Department:
- General Services Administration
- Entry Type:
- Rule
- Action:
- Final rule.
- Document Number:
- 2020-12788
- Dates:
- This rule is effective August 3, 2020.
- Pages:
- 39847-39850 (4 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- FTR Case 2020-TA-01, Docket No. GSA-FTR-2020-0008, Sequence No. 1
- Topics:
- Administrative practice and procedure, Common carriers, Government contracts, Government employees, Government property, Individuals with disabilities, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Travel and transportation expenses
- PDF File:
- 2020-12788.pdf
- Supporting Documents:
- » Federal Travel Regulation: Technical Amendments
- CFR: (49)
- 41 CFR Appendix A to Chapter 301
- 41 CFR Appendix B to Chapter 301
- 41 CFR Appendix E to Chapter 301
- 41 CFR 300-3.1
- 41 CFR 300-70.2
- More ...