Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.301–11.18 What M & IE rate will I receive if a meal(s) is furnished by the Government or is included in the registration fee?

(a) Except as provided in § 301–11.17 or in paragraph (b) of this section, your M & IE allowance must be adjusted for meals furnished to you by the Government (including meals furnished under the authority of chapter 304 of this title) by deducting the appropriate amount shown at https://www.gsa.gov/mie. For meals provided on the day of departure and the last day of travel, you must deduct the entire allocated meal cost from the decreased M & IE rate (see § 301–11.101). The total amount of deductions made will not cause you to receive less than the amount allowed for incidental expenses.

(b) Your agency, at its discretion, may allow you to claim the full M&IE allowance if:

(c) In your agency's discretion, and in accordance with administrative procedures prescribed by your agency, you may also claim the full M&IE allowance if you were unable to take part in a Government-furnished meal due to the conduct of official business.