302-6.301—What governing policies must we establish for the TQSE allowance?

You must establish policies and procedures governing:
(a) When you will authorize temporary quarters for employees;
(b) Who will determine if temporary quarters is appropriate in each situation;
(c) If and when you will authorize the fixed amount option for TQSE reimbursement;
(d) Who will determine the appropriate period of time for which TQSE reimbursement will be authorized, including approval of extensions and interruptions of temporary quarters occupancy; and
(e) Who will determine whether quarters were indeed temporary, if there is any doubt.

Code of Federal Regulations

Effective Date Note: By FTR Amdt. 2011-01, 76 FR 18338, Apr. 1, 2011, § 302-6.301 was amended in paragraph (c) by removing the words “fixed amount” and adding the words “lump sum” in their place, effective Aug. 1, 2011.