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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
HOOSIER NF (REGION 9)
BEDFORD, IN
FSH 6509.33 – FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 301 – TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
Supplement No.: 6509.33-2006-1
Effective Date: April 26, 2006
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: KENNETH G. DAY
Forest Supervisor
Date Approved: 04/26/2006
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this
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incorporated in this supplement.
301-10.310
Outlines the local policy for travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV).
R9 HOOSIER SUPPLEMENT 6509.33-2006-1
EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/26/2006
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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FSH 6509.33 – FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 310 – TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
301-10.310 – What will I be reimbursed if I am authorized to use a Government automobile
and I use a privately owned automobile instead?
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The Hoosier National Forest Reimbursement Policy for the use of a Privately Owned
Vehicle (POV) on official Government business is:
o When directed to use air transportation on official Government business and the
employee chooses to use their POV, they must complete a FS-6500-5 to
determine whether it’s more advantageous to the Government.
 The FS-6500-5 must be completed by the employee and approved by the
Program Manager prior to performing official Government business.
o A Government Vehicle (GOV) is the first resource when official travel is required
locally or within commuting distance of your official duty station.
 When directed to use a GOV on official Government business and the
employee chooses to use their POV, the Program Manager must determine
whether it’s more advantageous to the Government prior to travel.
 Some factors to consider when determining advantageous to the
Government are:
 Total cost to the Government, per diem, overtime, lost work time,
actual transportation cost, total distance of travel, number of points
visited, number of travelers, energy conservation, unmarked
vehicle required, and most expeditious means of transportation.
o In the absence of the Program Manager the Forest Supervisor and District Ranger
will be authorized to approve or disapprove the use of a POV on official
Government business for all Programs identified in Workplan. This includes
geographically separated units such as the ORB, Law Enforcement (LE), etc.
 The Hoosier Forest Supervisor and District Ranger have the authority to
override any decision by the Program Manager.
Refer to the following link for the current POV mileage rates.
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=9646&noc=T
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See quick reference guide below for the Hoosier NF POV reimbursement policy:
GOV Not Available
DETERMINED BY THE PROGRAM MANAGER
HIGH RATE
GOV Available
NOT ADVANTAGEOUS TO GOVERNMENT
ADVANTAGEOUS TO GOVERNMENT
LOW RATE
MIDDLE RATE