[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR301-71.105]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
           CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
 
PART 301-71_AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart B_Travel Authorization
 
Sec. 301-71.105  Must we issue a written or electronic travel authorization 
in advance of travel?

    Yes, except when advance written or electronic authorization is not 
possible or practical and approval is in accordance with Sec. Sec. 
301-2.1 and 301-2.5 for:
    (a) Use of premium-class service on common carrier transportation;
    (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 reduced rate per diem;
    (j) Payment of actual expenses;
    (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 Sec. 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.

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