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MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE ALLOWANCE
(FTR 302-16)

This allowance is used to defray various contingent costs associated with discontinuing residence at one location and establishing a residence at a new location, e.g., disconnecting/connecting telephones, electric, drivers license, new registration, etc.   Miscellaneous expenses allowance includes cost of transportation and handling costs required to meet the more stringent rules of air carriers for cats and dogs.

The following amounts will be paid without support or other documentation of expenses:

$500 or the equivalent of 1 week's basic pay, whichever is the lesser amount, for an employee without immediate family; or

$1,000 or the equivalent of 2 weeks' basic pay, whichever is the lesser amount, for an employee with immediate family.