# [Amended]
**AGENCY:**
Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA).
**ACTION:**
Final rule.
**SUMMARY:**
GSA is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to make necessary editorial changes.
**DATES:**
This rule is effective August 3, 2020.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
For clarification of content, contact Ms. Jill Denning, Program Analyst, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202-208-7642. Contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20405, 202-501-4755, for information pertaining to status or publication schedules. Please cite FTR Case 2020-TA-01, Technical Amendments.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
**A. Background**
The General Services Administration is issuing a final rule to make technical amendments to various provisions of the Federal Travel Regulation. These technical amendments correct hyperlinks in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-15-13 “Policy to Require Secure Connections across Federal websites and Web Services” (June 5, 2015), format discrepancies, update legal citations, and make miscellaneous/editorial revisions.
**B. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563**
Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives, and if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This final rule is not a significant regulatory action, and therefore, is not subject to review under section 6(b) of E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. GSA has further determined that this final rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
**C. Executive Order 13771**
This final rule is not subject to the requirements of E.O. 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 3, 2017) because it is related to agency organization, management, or personnel and is not a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866.
**D. Regulatory Flexibility Act**
This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, *et seq.* This final rule is also exempt from the Administrative Procedures Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because this final rule involves matters relating to agency management or personnel.
**E. Paperwork Reduction Act**
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FTR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.*
**F. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act**
This final rule is also exempt from Congressional review prescribed under 5 U.S.C. 801. This final rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.
**List of Subjects**
Government employees, Travel and transportation expenses.
Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Travel and transportation expenses.
Common carriers, Government employees, Government property, Travel and transportation expenses.
Government employees, Individuals with disabilities, Travel and transportation expenses.
Administrative practice and procedure, Government employees, Individuals with disabilities, Travel and transportation expenses.
Common carriers, Government employees, Travel and transportation expenses.
Government contracts, Travel and transportation expenses.
Emily W. Murphy,
Administrator.
For reasons set forth in the preamble, GSA amends 41 CFR parts 300-3, 300-70, 300-80, 300-90, 301-10, 301-11, 301-13, 301-52, 301-70, 301-72, 301-73, 301-74, 301-75, appendix A to Chapter 301, appendix B to Chapter 301, appendix E to Chapter 301, parts 302-1, 302-4, 302-5, 302-7, 302-8, 304-2, and 304-6 as set forth below:
**PART 300-3—GLOSSARY OF TERMS**
**41 CFR Part 300-3**
1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 300-3 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 49 U.S.C. 40118; 5 U.S.C. 5738; 5 U.S.C. 5741-5742; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); 31 U.S.C. 1353; E.O 11609, as amended, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586, Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-126, revised May 22, 1992.
**41 CFR Part 300-3**
2. Amend § 300-3.1 by revising paragraph (4) in the definition of “Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E)” to read as follows:
§ 300-3.1
*Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E)* * * *
(4) Communications equipment used by the employee in association with DoDI 4650.02, Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS).
**PART 300-70—AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS**
**41 CFR Part 300-70**
3. The authority citation for part 300-70 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 5 U.S.C. 5738; 5 U.S.C. 5741-5742; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); 31 U.S.C. 1353; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 49 U.S.C. 40118; E.O. 11609, as amended, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586.
§ 300-70.2
**41 CFR Part 300-70**
4. Amend § 300-70.2 by removing “ *www.gsa.gov/trip* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/trip* ” in its place.
§ 300-70.101
**41 CFR Part 300-70**
5. Amend § 300-70.101 by removing “ *www.gsa.gov/bulletin* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins* ” in its place.
**PART 300-80—RELOCATION EXPENSES TEST PROGRAMS**
**41 CFR Part 300-80**
6. The authority citation for part 300-80 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707, 5738, and 5739.
§ 300-80.3
**41 CFR Part 300-80**
7. Amend § 300-80.3 by removing “(Attention: MTT)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
§ 300-80.8
**41 CFR Part 300-80**
8. Amend § 300-80.8 by removing “(Attention: MTT)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
§ 300-80.9
**41 CFR Part 300-80**
9. Amend § 300-80.9 by removing from paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) “Governmentwide Policy, Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management (Attention MTT)” and adding “Government-wide Policy, 1800 F Street, NW” in its place.
**PART 300-90—TELEWORK EXPENSES TEST PROGRAMS**
**41 CFR Part 300-90**
10. The authority citation for part 300-90 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707 and 5711.
§ 300-90.3
**41 CFR Part 300-90**
11. In § 300-90.3 amend the introductory text by removing “(Attention: MA)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
§ 300-90.8
**41 CFR Part 300-90**
12. In § 300-90.8 amend the introductory text by removing “(Attention: MA)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
§ 300-90.9
**41 CFR Part 300-90**
13. Amend § 300-90.9 by removing from paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) “Office of Asset and Transportation Management (Attention: MA)” and adding “1800 F Street NW” in its place.
**PART 301-10—TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES**
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
14. The authority citation for part 301-10 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707, 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 49 U.S.C. 40118; Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-126, “Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft.” Revised May 22, 1992.
§ 301-10.106
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
15. Amend § 301-10.106 by removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/citypairs* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/citypairs* ” in its place.
§ 301-10.135
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
16. Amend § 301-10.135 by:
a. In paragraph (b)(1) removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/openskies* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/openskies* ” in its place;
b. In paragraph (b)(2)removing “ *www.gsa.gov/bulletin* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins* ” in its place; and
c. In paragraph (c) removing “, United States Information Agency, United States International Development Cooperation Agency, or the Arms Control Disarmament Agency” and adding “or the United States Agency for International Development” in its place.
§ 301-10.180
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
17. Amend § 301-10.180 by removing “App. Sec. 1241” and adding “§ 55302” in its place.
§ 301-10.261
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
18. Amend § 301-10.261 by removing from paragraph (a)(2) “from the General Services Administration, Office of Governmentwide Policy, MTA, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405” and adding “by emailing *[email protected]* ” in its place.
§ 301-10.303
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
19. Amend § 301-10.303 by removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/mileage* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/mileage* ” in its place.
§ 301-10.310
**41 CFR Part 301-10**
20. Amend § 301-10.310 by removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins* ” in its place.
**PART 301-11—PER DIEM EXPENSES**
**41 CFR Part 301-11**
21. The authority citation for part 301-11 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707.
§ 301-11.6
**41 CFR Part 301-11**
22. Amend § 301-11.6 by:
a. In paragraph (a), in the second row of the third column of the table, removing “Office of Governmentwide Policy, Office of Transportation and Personal Property, Travel Management Policy, and available on the internet at *http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” and adding “Office of Government-wide Policy, and available at *https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” in its place;
b. Remove from paragraph (b), in the third row of the third column of the table, removing “ *http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm* ” and adding “ *https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm* ” in its place; and
c. In paragraph (c), in the fourth row of the third column of the table, removing “ *www.state.gov* ” and adding “ *https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp* ” in its place.
§ 301-11.11
**41 CFR Part 301-11**
23. Amend § 301-11.11 by removing from paragraph (c) “ *http://www.fedrooms.com* ” and adding “ *https://www.fedrooms.com* ” in its place.
§ 301-11.18
**41 CFR Part 301-11**
24. Amend § 301-11.18 by removing from paragraph (a) “ *www.gsa.gov/mie* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/mie* ” in its place.
§ 301-11.26
**41 CFR Part 301-11**
25. Amend § 301-11.26 by:
a. In the first column of the table, removing “Office of Governmentwide Policy, Attn: Travel Policy (MTT)” and adding “Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place; and
b. In second row of the second column of the table, removing “4601 N Fairfax Dr., Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203” and adding “4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J325-01, Alexandria, VA 22350-9000” in its place.
§ 301-11.29
**41 CFR Part 301-11**
26. Amend § 301-11.29 by removing “ *https://smartpay.gsa.gov/about-gsa-smartpay/tax-information/state-response-letter* ” and adding “ *https://smartpay.gsa.gov/content/state-tax-information* ” in its place.
**PART 301-13—TRAVEL OF AN EMPLOYEE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS**
**41 CFR Part 301-13**
27. The authority citation for part 301-13 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707.
§ 301-13.3
**41 CFR Part 301-13**
28. Amend § 301-13.3 by removing from the note to paragraph (g) “ *http://www.opm.gov/disability/mngr_6-01-B.asp* ” and adding “ *https://www.opm.gov/FAQs* ” in its place.
**PART 301-52—CLAIMING REIMBURSEMENT**
**41 CFR Part 301-52**
29. The authority citation for part 301-52 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); Sec. 2, Pub. L. 105-264, 112 Stat. 2350 (5 U.S.C. 5701 note).
**41 CFR Part 301-52**
30. Amend § 301-52.4 by revising paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:
§ 301-52.4
(b) * * *
(3) Receipts must be retained for 6 years as prescribed by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under General Records Schedule 1.1, item 010 ( *https://www.archives.gov/files/records-mgmt/grs/grs01-1.pdf* ).
§ 301-52.11
**41 CFR Part 301-52**
31. In § 301-52.11 amend paragraph (g) by removing “GSA Board of Contract Appeals” and adding “Civilian Board of Contract Appeals” in its place.
**PART 301-70—INTERNAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS**
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
32. The authority citation for part 301-70 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 40 U.S.C. 121(c); Sec. 2, Pub. L. 105-264, 112 Stat. 2350 (5 U.S.C. 5701, note); OMB Circular No. A-126, revised May 22, 1992; OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B, revised January 15, 2009.
§ 301-70.400
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
33. Amend § 301-70.400 by removing “29 U.S.C. 701-796l” and adding “29 U.S.C. 701, *et seq.* ” in its place.
§ 301-70.702
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
34. Amend § 301-70.702 by removing “(Attention: MAE)” and adding “, Office of Government-wide Policy” in its place.
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
35. Amend § 301-70.709 by revising paragraphs (a) and (j) to read as follows:
§ 301-70.709
(a) Agency travel program coordinators must be trained and aware of their responsibilities and the delinquency management tools available under your agreement with the travel charge card contractor.
(j) Information on travel cardholder training is available at *https://smartpay.gsa.gov/content/training.*
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
36. Amend § 301-70.802 by revising the second sentence of paragraph (a)(3) and adding a third sentence to read as follows:
§ 301-70.802
(a) * * *
(3) * * * Additional information on costs included in the cost comparison may be found in the “U.S. Government Aircraft Cost Accounting Guide,” published by the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy. To obtain a copy of the guide, please contact *[email protected].*
§ 301-70.902
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
37. Amend § 301-70.902 by removing “10 U.S.C. 4744” and adding “10 U.S.C. 2648” in its place.
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
38. Amend § 301-70.903 by revising the fourth sentence and adding a fifth sentence to read as follows:
§ 301-70.903
* * * For guidance on how and when to calculate the cost of a trip on a Government aircraft, see the “U.S. Government Aircraft Cost Accounting Guide,” published by the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy. To obtain a copy of the guide, please contact *[email protected].*
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
39. Revise § 301-70.906 to read as follows:
§ 301-70.906
Yes, except when the trips are classified, you must report to the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy, all uses of your aircraft for travel by any senior Federal official or non-Federal traveler, by using an electronic reporting tool found at “ *https://www.gsa.gov/sftr”,* unless travel is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2648 and regulations implementing that statute.
**41 CFR Part 301-70**
40. Amend Note to § 301-70.907 by revising the fourth sentence and adding a fifth sentence to read as follows:
§ 301-70.907
**Note to § 301-70.907:**
* * * For more information on calculating costs, see the “U.S. Government Aircraft Cost Accounting Guide,” published by the General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy. To obtain a copy of the guide, please contact *[email protected].*
**PART 301-72—AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO COMMON CARRIER TRANSPORTATION**
**41 CFR Part 301-72**
41. The authority citation for part 301-72 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 31 U.S.C. 3726; 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
§ 301-72.301
**41 CFR Part 301-72**
42. Amend § 301-72.301 by removing from paragraphs (a) and (c) “ *http://fss.gsa.gov/transtrav/usgpth.pdf* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/transaudits* ” in its place.
**PART 301-73—TRAVEL PROGRAMS**
**41 CFR Part 301-73**
43. The authority citation for part 301-73 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707, 40 U.S.C. 121(c).
§ 301-73.1
**41 CFR Part 301-73**
44. In § 301-73.1 amend paragraph (d) by removing “Fedrooms” and adding “Fedrooms ®” in its place.
§ 301-73.106
**41 CFR Part 301-73**
45. In § 301-73.106, amend paragraph (a)(2) by removing “Fedrooms” and adding “Fedrooms ®” in its place.
**PART 301-74—CONFERENCE PLANNING**
**41 CFR Part 301-74**
46. The authority citation for part 301-74 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707.
§ 301-74.12
**41 CFR Part 301-74**
47. Amend § 301-74.12 by:
a. In paragraph (a) removing “see 40 U.S.C. 34” and adding “see 40 U.S.C. 8141” in its place; and
b. In paragraph (b) removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/attachments/GSA_PUBLICATIONS/pub/CustomerGuidebookmarkedversion.pdf* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/Guide_to_Real_Property_508.pdf* ” in its place.
**PART 301-75—PRE-EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW TRAVEL**
**41 CFR Part 301-75**
48. The authority citation for part 301-75 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707.
§ 301-75.202
**41 CFR Part 301-75**
49. Amend § 301-75.202 by removing from the third row of the second column of the table, “ *http://fss.gsa.gov/transtrav/usgpth.pdf* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/transaudits* ” in its place.
Appendix A to Chapter 301
**41 CFR Part 301**
50. Amend Appendix A to Chapter 301 by removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” in its place.
Appendix B to Chapter 301
**41 CFR Part 301**
51. Amend Appendix B to Chapter 301 by removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/mie* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/mie* ” in its place.
Appendix E to Chapter 301
**41 CFR Part 301**
52. Amend Appendix E to Chapter 301, Food and Drink, Meals section, fourth bullet point, by removing “5 U.S.C. 4104(4)” and adding “5 U.S.C. 4109” in its place.
**PART 302-1—GENERAL RULES**
**41 CFR Part 302-1**
53. The authority citation for Part 302-1 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a).
§ 302-1.2
**41 CFR Part 302-1**
54. In § 302-1.2 amend paragraph (d) by removing “38 U.S.C. 235” and adding “38 U.S.C. 707” in its place.
**PART 302-4—ALLOWANCES FOR SUBSISTENCE AND TRANSPORTATION**
**41 CFR Part 302-4**
55. The authority citation for Part 302-4 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); E.O. 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586.
§ 302-4.200
**41 CFR Part 302-4**
56. Amend § 302-4.200 by removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” in its place.
§ 302-4.300
**41 CFR Part 302-4**
57. Amend § 302-4.300 by removing “ *www.irs.gov* ” and adding “ *https://www.irs.gov* ” in its place.
**PART 302-5—ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSEHUNTING TRIP EXPENSES**
**41 CFR Part 302-5**
58. The authority citation for Part 302-5 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); E.O. 11609, as amended, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586.
§ 302-5.13
**41 CFR Part 302-5**
59. Amend § 302-5.13 by removing from paragraphs (a), (b)(1), and (b)(2), in the third row of the second column of the table, “ *http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” in its place.
**PART 302-7—TRANSPORTATION AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT, (PBP&E) AND BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE**
**41 CFR Part 302-7**
60. The authority citation for Part 302-7 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); E.O. 11609, as amended, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586.
§ 302-7.101
**41 CFR Part 302-7**
61. Amend § 302-7.101 by removing “ *www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy* ” in its place.
§ 302-7.110
**41 CFR Part 302-7**
62. Amend § 302-7.110 by removing “ *www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy* ” in its place.
**PART 302-8—ALLOWANCE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS (HHG)**
**41 CFR Part 302-8**
63. The authority citation for Part 302-8 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); E.O. 11609, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 586.
**41 CFR Part 302-8**
64. Amend § 302-8.300 by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:
§ 302-8.300
(b) *Regulations.* See the DoD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), published by the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee and available at *https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.*
**PART 304-2—DEFINITIONS**
**41 CFR Part 304-2**
65. The authority citation for Part 304-2 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 31 U.S.C. 1353.
**41 CFR Part 304-2**
66. Amend § 304-2.1 by revising the last two sentences of the definition of “Travel, subsistence, and related expenses (travel expenses)” to read as follows:
§ 304-2.1
*Travel, subsistence, and related expenses (travel expenses)* * * * The Foreign Affairs Manual is available at *https://fam.state.gov.* The Joint Travel
Regulations are available at *https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.*
**PART 304-6—PAYMENT GUIDELINES**
**41 CFR Part 304-6**
67. The authority citation for part 304-6 continues to read as follows:
**Authority:**
5 U.S.C. 5707; 31 U.S.C. 1353.
§ 302-6.2
**41 CFR Part 304-6**
68. Amend § 304-6.2 by removing from the last sentence “Parts L and Q,”.
§ 302-6.6
**41 CFR Part 304-6**
69. Amend § 304-6.6 by:
a. In paragraph (c), removing “ *www.gsa.gov/mie* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/mie* ” in its place; and
b. In paragraph (e) removing “ *http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” and adding “ *https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem* ” in its place.