41 CFR § 302-7.7 - Liability for loss or damage to HHG.

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title: "41 CFR § 302-7.7 - Liability for loss or damage to HHG."
title_number: 41
title_name: "Public Contracts and Property Management"
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section_name: "Liability for loss or damage to HHG."
chapter_number: 302
chapter_name: "RELOCATION ALLOWANCES"
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subchapter_name: "TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY"
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# 302-7.7 Liability for loss or damage to HHG.

(a) The Government's liability for loss or damage to HHG is determined by the agency under 31 U.S.C. 3721-3723 and agency implementing rules and regulations issued pursuant to the law.

(b) When transporting HHG under the commuted rate or actual expense method and a commercial HHG carrier is used, the carrier accepts limited liability for any loss or damage in accordance with HHG carrier tariffs. For transporting HHG by self drive equipment for a do-it-yourself-move and for any loss or damage not covered by the HHG carrier, see part 302-11 of this chapter.

(c) Items that are irreplaceable or of extremely high monetary or sentimental value should not be included in the HHG shipment. Additional insurance may be purchased, at personal expense, to cover any loss or damage, however, such items are not necessarily provided special security. Accordingly, it is advisable that such items be personally transported.