§ 2298. Relocation allowances
(a)
Relocation allowance authorized
(1)
In general
Any adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subpart A of this part may file an application for a relocation allowance with the Secretary, and the Secretary may grant the relocation allowance, subject to the terms and conditions of this section.
(2)
Conditions for granting allowance
A relocation allowance may be granted if all of the following terms and conditions are met:
(A)
Assist an adversely affected worker
The relocation allowance will assist an adversely affected worker in relocating within the United States.
(B)
Local employment not available
The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.
(C)
Total separation
The worker is totally separated from employment at the time relocation commences.
(D)
Suitable employment obtained
The worker—
(b)
Amount of allowance
The relocation allowance granted to a worker under subsection (a) of this section includes—
(1)
all reasonable and necessary expenses (including, but not limited to, subsistence and transportation expenses at levels not exceeding those allowable under section
2296
(b)(1) and (2) of this title specified in regulations prescribed by the Secretary) incurred in transporting the worker, the worker’s family, and household effects; and
(c)
Limitations
A relocation allowance may not be granted to a worker unless—