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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION (REGION 6)
PORTLAND, OREGON
FSH 6509.33 – FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 301 – TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
R6/PNW Supplement No.: 6509.33-2009-3.
Effective Date: June 16, 2009.
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: J. LENISE LAGO
for the Regional Forester
Date Approved: 06/09/2009
Approved: ROLANDO ORTEGON
for the Station Director
Date Approved: 03/14/2009
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to
this Handbook was R6/PNW FSH 6509.33-2009-2 to chapter 303, part 303-70.
New Document
301-71.200
2 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
by Issuance Number and
Effective Date
R6/PNW FSH 6509.33-2002-1, 6509.33301-52, Effective 6/21/02
1 Page
Digest:
6509.33, 301-71.200 - Updates R6/PNW policy with latest WO supplement, 6509.33-2009-2
specific to who must review and sign travel claims.
R6/PNW SUPPLEMENT FSH-6509.33-2009-3
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 16, 2009
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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FSH 6509.33 – FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 301 – TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
Subchapter D–Agency Responsibilities
Part 301-70—Internal Policy and Procedure Requirements
Part 301-71—Agency Travel Accountability Requirements
Subpart C – Travel Claims for Reimbursement
301-71.200 Who must review and sign travel claims?
The travel authorizing/approving official or his/her designee (e.g., supervisor of the
traveler) must review and sign travel claims to confirm the authorized travel.
SUPEVISORY/ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. No employee may approve his or her
own travel voucher. Travel vouchers of Region 6 and PNW Station employees may be
approved by the following positions or their designated acting:
(1) Regional Office: Travel vouchers of the Regional Forester shall be approved
by the Washington Office (WO). In the event of WO unavailability, travel vouchers may
be approved by the Director of Budget & Performance Accountability (BPA) or the
financial management section head in BPA. Travel vouchers of Deputy Regional
Foresters shall be approved by the Regional Forester.
(2) PNW Station: Travel vouchers of the Station Director shall be approved by
the WO. In the event of WO unavailability, travel vouchers may be approved by the
Director of BPA or the financial management section head in BPA. Travel vouchers of
the Deputy Station Director and the Assistant Station Directors shall be approved by the
Station Director. Travel Vouchers of the Program Managers shall be approved by the
Deputy Station Director or the Assistant Station Directors. In the event of unavailability,
travel vouchers of Deputy Station Director, Assistant Station Directors, and Program
Managers may be approved by those of a comparable position.
(3) Forest Supervisor’s Office: Travel vouchers of the Forest Supervisor may
be approved by either the Forest Administrative Officer or Budget Officer. Travel
vouchers of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (CRGNSA) Manager may
be approved by the CRGNSA Administrative Officer or Budget Officer.
(4) Ranger District Office: Travel vouchers of the District Ranger shall be
approved by the Forest Supervisor unless delegated to the District Support Services
Supervisor or comparable position by the Forest Supervisor.
Any travel voucher that an approving officer would be uncomfortable approving may be
submitted to the next higher organization level for approval.