1500 - TRAVEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Issuing Office: OFM (301) 301-496-4379 or 301-402-8831
Release Date: 8/20/99*

*Note:  Partial Revision Dates Listed by Corresponding Chapters/Appendices Below


Explanation of Material Transmitted:   Chapters and Appendices within NIH Manual 1500 have been issued and dated individually as listed below, beginning 8/20/99.  Since that time, some chapters/appendices have been completely revised, while others have had partial revisions.  The most recent recent revision/partial revision date is reflected below next to each respective chapter/appendix.  (Chapter 14 and Appendix 2 will be forthcoming.)  

FTR Links: GSA has recently modified it's web site display of FTR Chapters 300-304. As a result, a new GSA Portal page is available at: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/home.do?tabId=0

In order to access these FTR chapters, users must:

1) click on URL above
2) click on "Policy" button near top of screen
3) scroll down list of terms and click on "Travel"
4) go to left frame, scroll down, and click on "Federal Travel Regulation"
5) in middle of main screen, click on "Access the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR)"
6) go to left frame and click on "FTR Library"


The chapters within NIH Manual 1500 are as follows:

Chapter 1

Introduction to Official Government Travel (1/5/04)

Chapter 2

Traveler Responsibilities (5/13/08)

Chapter 3

Transportation (10/10/07)

Chapter 4

Per Diem and Other Allowable Expenses (4/29/08)
Chapter 5 Advance of Funds/Government-Issued Charge Card (4/4/06)
Chapter 6 Local Travel (2/12/08)
Chapter 7 International Travel (2/4/05)
Chapter 8 Acceptance of Payment from a Nonfederal Source to Cover Travel Expenses [Sponsored Travel] (1/23/06)
Chapter 9 Relocation Allowances (10/1/05)
Chapter 10 Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel and Relocation of Non-FTE Persons (1/23/03)
Chapter 11 Use of NIH Official Travel Management Center (1/26/06)
Chapter 12
Travel for Consultants, Experts, Private Citizens and Foreign Visitors (11/18/03)
Chapter 13 Premium-Class Airline Accommodations (8/11/08)
Chapter 14 Travel of Patients, Escorts, and Attendants (pending release)
Chapter 15 Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998 Requirements (9/5/06)

The 12 Appendices for NIH Manual 1500 are as follows:

Appendix 1 M&IE Rates for Areas Outside CONUS (8/20/99)
Appendix 2 RESERVED
Appendix 3 Travel Reimbursement by Direct Deposit Method (8/20/99)
Appendix 4 Records Retention and Disposal and Management Controls (8/20/99)
Appendix 5 Glossary of Acronyms (8/20/99)
Appendix 6 Sponsored Travel Requirements/Procedures (1/23/06)
Appendix 7 Request for Premium-Class Common Carrier Travel Accommodations for Employees with Medical Conditions (8/11/08)
Appendix 8 Authorization for Use of First-Class or Premium-Class other than First-Class (PCotFC) Travel Accommodations (Individual Trip Authorization-Non-Medical) (11/24/03)
Appendix 9 Travel Benefits for Federal Employees [New Appointees/Transfers] (12/18/00)
Appendix 10 Acceptance Letter (1/23/03)
Appendix 10A Sponsored Travel of Non-FTE Persons Q&A Guidance (1/23/03)
Appendix 10B Certification Checklist for Sponsored Travel of Non-FTE Persons (1/23/03)

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