| OMB Circular A-126 requires the Solicitor or
his principal deputy to authorize all travel on government aircraft by
employees above GS-15, members of their families and non-federal
travelers. This applies to all government-owned, leased, chartered and
rental aircraft. "Mission requirements” are defined in OPM
7,
Appendix 1 and specifically excludes travel for meetings or routine
site visits. Therefore, for non-mission flights, a cost comparison
must be completed and forwarded to the Solicitor.
OPM 7 addresses the Management and Use of Government Aircraft.
To ensure this is a non-mission flight, see the Flow Chart
and Decision Memo OPM 7, Appendix 7.
TRAVEL COST ANALYSIS
Cost comparisons are required for all non-mission flights as directed
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-126. The ordering
office must complete and keep a cost comparison on file.
- Complete a Travel Cost Analysis sheet, OPM
7,
Appendix 6, Form AMD-110.
- Write a short memo describing the reason for the trip and any
other pertinent information, i.e., number of passengers.
- After completing the Travel Cost Analysis sheet, fax the form and
memo to the USDI Solicitor.
Solicitor's Office Telephone: 202-208-4423 Fax #: 202-219-6780
PRIOR APPROVAL MUST BE GIVEN BEFORE THE SES MAY TAKE THE FLIGHT.
- Complete and attach a Federal Senior Travel Form, OPM
7,
Appendix 8, when sending in the AMD invoice.
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OPM 7 Appendix 1 - Circular No. A-126
OPM 7 Appendix 6 - Travel Cost Analysis (AMD-110 Word Format)