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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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) Use of reduced fares for group or charter arrangements;
(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) Payment of a reduced rate per diem;
(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) Acceptance of payment from a non–Federal source for travel expenses (see chapter 304 of this title); and
(o) 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.301–71.105 Must we issue a written or electronic travel authorization in advance of travel? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-41-public-contracts-and-property-management/cfr-sect-41-301-71-105/
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