[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 139 (Friday, July 19, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47457-47464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-18235]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
41 CFR Chapter 301
[FTR Amendment 106]
RIN 3090-AH64
Federal Travel Regulation; Maximum Per Diem Rates
AGENCY: Office of Governmentwide Policy, GSA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: To improve the ability of the per diem rates to meet the
lodging demands of Federal travelers to high cost travel locations, the
General Services Administration (GSA) has integrated the contracting
mechanism of the new Federal Premier Lodging Program (FPLP) into the
per diem rate-setting process. An analysis of FPLP contracting actions
and the lodging rate survey data reveal that the maximum per diem rate
for the State of Florida, city of Jacksonville/Mayport including Duval
County and Mayport Naval Station, the State of Georgia, city of
Savannah including Chatham County, and the State of South Carolina,
city of Charleston/Berkeley County including Charleston and Berkeley
Counties, should be increased; and the maximum per diem rate for the
State of Alabama, city of Huntsville including Madison County, and the
State of Mississippi, city of Biloxi/Gulfport including Harrison
County, should be decreased to provide for the reimbursement of Federal
employees' lodging expenses covered by the per diem. This final rule
increases or decreases the maximum lodging amounts in the prescribed
areas.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 15, 2002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joddy P. Garner, Office of
Governmentwide Policy, Travel Management Policy, at 202-501-4857.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
In the past, properties in high cost travel areas have been under
no obligation to provide lodging to Federal travelers at the prescribed
per diem rate. Thus, GSA established the FPLP to contract directly with
properties in high cost travel markets to make available a set number
of rooms to Federal travelers at contract rates. FPLP contract results
along with the lodging survey data are integrated together to determine
reasonable per diem rates that more accurately reflect lodging costs in
these areas. In addition, the FPLP will enhance the Government's
ability to better meet its overall room night demand, and allow
travelers to find lodging close to where they need to conduct business.
After an analysis of this additional data, the maximum lodging amounts
are being changed in Huntsville, Alabama; Savannah, Georgia;
Charleston/Berkeley County, South Carolina; Jacksonville/Mayport,
Florida; and Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi.
B. Executive Order 12866
GSA has determined that this final rule is not a significant
regulatory action for the purposes of Executive Order 12866 of
September 30, 1993.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act
This final rule is not required to be published in the Federal
Register for notice and comment; therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., does not apply.
D. Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed
revisions do not impose record keeping or information collection
requirements, or the collection of information from offerors,
contractors, or members of the public which require the approval of the
Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 501 et seq.
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E. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This final rule is also exempt from congressional review prescribed
under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency management and
personnel.
List of Subjects 41 CFR Chapter 301
Government employees, Travel and transportation expenses.
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, under 5 U.S.C. 5701-
5709, 41 CFR chapter 301 is amended as follows:
CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
1. In Chapter 301, amend the table in Appendix A as follows:
a. At the entry for Huntsville, Alabama, including Madison County,
the column entitled ``Maximum lodging amount'' is revised to read
``67'' and the column entitled ``Maximum per diem rate'' is revised to
read ``105''.
b. At the entry for Jacksonville/Mayport, Florida, including Duval
County and Mayport Naval Station, the column entitled ``Maximum lodging
amount'' is revised to read ``81'' and the column entitled ``Maximum
per diem rate'' is revised to read ``115''.
c. At the entry for Savannah, Georgia, including Chatham County,
the column entitled ``Maximum lodging amount'' is revised to read
``89'' and the column entitled ``Maximum per diem rate'' is revised to
read ``127''.
d. At the entry for Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi, including
Harrison County, the column entitled ``Maximum lodging amount'' is
revised to read ``61'' and the column entitled ``Maximum per diem
rate'' is revised to read ``99''.
e. At the entry for Charleston/Berkeley County, South Carolina,
including Charleston and Berkeley Counties, the column entitled
``Maximum lodging amount'' is revised to read ``106'' and the column
entitled ``Maximum per diem rate'' is revised to read ``148''.
The revised pages containing the amendments to the table set forth
above read as follows:
Appendix A to Chapter 301--Prescribed Maximum Per Diem Rates for CONUS
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Dated: July 11, 2002.
Stephen A. Perry,
Administrator of General Services.
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