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Travel Regulations

There are a number of different sets of policies and guidelines that pertain to travel. The overarching Federal policy for Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Where the FTR allows an Agency flexibility, the Commerce Travel HandBook (CTH) and the Premium Cost Travel Memo further defines DOC’s travel policies. The OAS Travel Management Division is responsible for the CTH. A DOC policy expert can be reached at (202) 482-1818.

2009 POV Mileage Reimbursement Rates

GSA has established the mileage reimbursement rates for federal employees who use privately owned vehicles while on official travel.

The rates for the use of these modes of transportation, effective January 1, 2009, are as follows:

Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Reimbursement Rates:

Modes of Transportation	Effective Date	Rate per mile
Airplane	January 1, 2009	$1.24
Automobile
If no Government Owned Vehicle available	January 1, 2009	$0.55
If Government Owned Vehicle available	January 1, 2007	$0.285
If committed to use Government Owned Vehicle	January 1, 2007	$0.125
Motorcycle	January 1, 2009	$0.52

Previous automobile rates:

Other travel-related guidance includes:

OAS Travel Memoranda
Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR)
Foreign Affairs Manual (6 FAM)
NOAA Travel Handbook

Contact your bureau coordinator for bureau specific guidance.

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