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Eligibility for the transportation and temporary storage of household goods (HHG) at Government expense is indicated where applicable at §§ 302-3.1 and 302-3.100 of this chapter. Property acquired en route will not be eligible for transportation at Government expense.
(a) The maximum weight allowance of HHG that may be shipped or stored at Government expense is 18,000 pounds net weight. For uncrated or van line shipments, a 2,000 pound allowance is added to the 18,000 pounds net weight allowance to cover packing materials for the shipment. In no case may a shipment weigh over 20,000 gross pounds. The relocating employee is responsible for reimbursing the Government for all costs incurred if the shipment is overweight. For determining the weight of crated shipments, containerized shipments, and constructive weight for other types of HHG shipments, please see table 1 to § 302-7.8.
(b) An agency may establish a lower net weight allowance and a lower allowance for packing materials in special circumstances, such as transferring an employee into government-furnished quarters. When quarters are furnished or partly furnished by the Government OCONUS, the agency may limit the weight of HHG and temporary storage that can be transported to that location. Only the authorized weight allowance that was shipped to the OCONUS location may be returned to CONUS upon completion of the tour of duty, unless the agency makes an exception under conditions specified in agency internal regulations.
(c) Household goods may be transported and stored in multiple lots; however, the maximum HHG weight allowance is based upon shipping and storing all HHG as one lot.
(a) The agency may pay for shipping PBP&E as a discretionary item. When authorized, shipping PBP&E is considered an administrative cost to the agency. However, for ease of administration in calculating this allowance, PBP&E should be included as part of the HHG shipment, if possible. That is, if the net weight of the HHG plus the PBP&E is less than 18,000 pounds, the agency should ship the items together and pay for the HHG shipment in one payment.
(b) Any PBP&E that was transported as an administrative expense of the Government to the OCONUS assignment will be returned as an administrative expense of the Government to the place of actual residence or any other location, not to exceed the cost to the authorized destination.
(a) The agency should separate the PBP&E and have the HHG carrier estimate the weight of the PBP&E before the HHG shipment is picked up. Subtract 110 percent of the estimated PBP&E weight (to adjust for packing materials) from the estimated gross weight as shown on the shipping documents ( i.e., net weight minus the PBP&E minus 10 percent of the PBP&E). If the result is more than the 18,000 pounds net weight allowance, then the shipment exceeds the net weight allowance.
(b) If it was not discovered that the HHG shipment exceeded the net weight allowance in advance, and if the PBP&E was not weighed or estimated before shipping, then the agency should weigh the PBP&E before it is delivered. Determine if the shipment exceeds the net weight allowance by applying the formula in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) If the calculation in paragraph (a) of this section shows that the shipment does not exceed the net weight allowance, then the agency may transport and pay for shipping the PBP&E plus packing materials with the household goods.
(d) However, if the calculation in paragraph (a) of this section shows that the shipment may exceed the net weight allowance, and if the employee was authorized PBP&E, then the employee must pay for shipping all weight that exceeds the net weight allowance for their HHG, minus the PBP&E and packing materials for both. The agency may then pay for shipping the PBP&E as an administrative expense.
(e) The agency may require reasonable documentation of the items requesting to be shipped as PBP&E and the weight of the PBP&E.
(a) The authorized origin and destination points for the transportation of HHG and PBP&E vary by category of employee and are listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section:
(1) Employee transferred between official stations. Authorized between the old and new official stations (including to/from an extended storage location when authorized).
(2) New appointee. Authorized from place of actual residence to new official station (including to location of extended storage when authorized).
(3) Employee returning from OCONUS assignment for separation. Authorized from last official station and extended storage location, when authorized, to place of actual residence.
(4) Employee authorized separation travel to actual residence but retiring at the OCONUS location or an alternate location. Authorized from any location, including actual residence and extended storage location to any other location (including the OCONUS official station), not to exceed the constructive transportation cost from the official station and extended storage location (respectively) to the actual residence.
(5) SES last move home. Authorized from the last official station and extended storage location, when authorized, to the place of selection.
(6) TCS. Authorized from the current official station to the TCS location and return (includes to and from extended storage location when authorized).
(b) Shipments may originate or terminate at any location; however, reimbursement is limited to the cost of transporting the property in one lot from the authorized origin to the authorized destination.
HHG may be placed in temporary storage at origin, in transit, at destination, or any combination thereof upon agency approval.
(a) For CONUS-to-CONUS shipments. The initial period of temporary storage at Government expense may not exceed 60 days. An extension may be granted for a maximum of 90 additional days. Requests for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the original 60 days. This extension must be approved by the agency official designated for such requests. Under no circumstances may temporary storage at Government expense for CONUS-to-CONUS shipments exceed a total of 150 days.
(b) For shipments that include an OCONUS origin or destination. The initial period of temporary storage at Government expense may not exceed 90 days. An extension may be granted for a maximum of 90 additional days. Requests for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the original 90 days. This extension must be approved by the agency official designated for such requests. Under no circumstances may temporary storage for shipments at Government expense that include an OCONUS origin or destination exceed a total of 180 days.
(a) The Government's liability for loss or damage to HHG is determined by the agency under 31 U.S.C. 3721-3723 and agency implementing rules and regulations issued pursuant to the law.
(b) When transporting HHG under the commuted rate or actual expense method and a commercial HHG carrier is used, the carrier accepts limited liability for any loss or damage in accordance with HHG carrier tariffs. For transporting HHG by self drive equipment for a do-it-yourself-move and for any loss or damage not covered by the HHG carrier, see part 302-11 of this chapter.
(c) Items that are irreplaceable or of extremely high monetary or sentimental value should not be included in the HHG shipment. Additional insurance may be purchased, at personal expense, to cover any loss or damage, however, such items are not necessarily provided special security. Accordingly, it is advisable that such items be personally transported.
HHG should be shipped by the most economical method available. The various methods of shipment and weight calculations include the following:
Table 1 to § 302-7.8
Method of shipment
How weight of shipment is determined
(a) Uncrated (shipped in HHG movers van or similar conveyance)
An allowance of up to 2,000 pounds, exclusive of the 18,000 pounds net weight of HHG shipment, is used for the packing weight covering barrels, boxes, cartons, and similar material but does not include pads, chains, dollies and other equipment to load and secure the shipment.
(b) Crated shipments
When crated, the net weight will not include the weight of the crating material. The net weight will be computed as being 60 percent of the gross weight. However, if the net weight computed in this manner exceeds the applicable weight limitation and if it is determined that, for reasons beyond the employee's control, unusually heavy crating and packing materials were necessarily used, the net weight may be computed at less than 60 percent of the gross weight.
(c) Containerized shipments (Special containers designed, e.g., lift vans, CONEX transporters, HHG shipping boxes, for repeated use)
When the known tare weight does not include the weight of interior bracing and padding materials but only the weight of the container, the net weight will be 85 percent of the gross weight less the weight of the container. If the known tare weight includes such material, so that the net weight is the same as it would be for uncrated shipments in interstate commerce, the net weight will not be subject to reduction.
(d) Constructive weight
If adequate scales are not available at origin, en route or at destination, a constructive weight based on 7 pounds per cubic foot of properly loaded van space may be used. Such weight may be used for a part-load when its weight could not be obtained, without first unloading it or other part-loads being carried in the same vehicle or when the HHG are not weighed because the carrier's charges for local or metropolitan area moves are properly computed on the basis other than weight or volume of the shipment (as when payment is based on an hourly rate and distance involved). In such instances a statement from the carrier showing the properly loaded van space required for the shipment should be obtained with respect to proof of entitlement to a commuted rate payment when net weight cannot be shown.
There are two authorized methods of transporting and paying for the movement of HHG, PBP&E, and temporary storage. Agencies determine which of the following methods will be authorized. Employees do not have to use the method selected by their agency for transportation and temporary storage of their HHG and PBP&E; however, reimbursement is limited to the actual cost incurred, not to exceed what the Government would have incurred under the method selected by the agency.
(a) Commuted rate system. Under the commuted rate system, the employee assumes total responsibility for arranging and paying for all aspects of transporting the HHG. When any PBP&E is transported as an administrative expense of the agency, all arrangements will be handled and paid for by the agency.
(b) Actual expense method. Under the actual expense method, the agency assumes the responsibility for arranging and paying for all aspects of transporting the HHG and PBP&E with a commercial HHG carrier.
(a) Employees will not be responsible for the shipping charges that result from a weight additive so long as the actual weight of the HHG without the additive does not exceed the 18,000 pound net weight allowance for relocation. However, employees are responsible for any amount of their HHG that exceeds the 18,000 pound net weight allowance prior to the addition of the weight additive ( e.g., when a weight additive of 700 pounds is imposed by a HHG carrier for a 65-pound canoe and the total net weight of the HHG, including the weight additive, is 18,765 pounds, the employee is only responsible for the 65 pounds actually added by the canoe).
(b) Employees are also responsible for the cost of special packing, crating, and handling of the weight additive items, if any. See § 302-7.200 on how charges are paid and who makes the shipping arrangements.
Please see the commuted rate table published by GSA at https://www.gsa.gov/relocationpolicy to determine how the charges for transporting HHG, and temporary storage are computed using the commuted rate method. Reimbursement must not exceed the limits in the commuted rate table.
When claiming reimbursement under the commuted rate, employees must provide:
(a) A receipted copy of the bill of lading (reproduced copies are acceptable) including any attached weight certificate copies if issued, and if applicable, a receipted copy of the warehouse or other bill for storage;
(b) Other evidence showing points of origin and destination and the weight of the HHG, if no bill of lading was issued; or
(c) If a commercial HHG carrier is not used, employees are responsible for establishing the weight of the HHG, and temporary storage by obtaining proper certified weight certificates. Certified weight certificates include the gross and tare weights. This is required because payment at commuted rates on the basis of constructive weight usually is not possible.
An advance of funds may be authorized when the transportation of HHG and temporary storage is authorized under the commuted rate method. To receive an advance under the commuted rate method, employees must provide a copy of an estimate of costs from a commercial HHG carrier or a written statement that includes:
(a) Origin and destination;
(b) A signed copy of a commercial bill of lading annotated with actual weight (or other evidence of actual weight) or a reasonable estimate acceptable to the agency; and
(c) Anticipated temporary storage period (not to exceed 90 days) at Government expense.
HHG may be stored at Government expense incident to the transporting of such goods either at the HHG carrier storage facility or a self storage facility. Storage may be at any combination of origin, en route locations or destination. The following temporary storage expenses will be reimbursed:
(a) For storage at the HHG carriers facility:
(1) Handling in;
(2) Daily storage;
(3) Handling out; and
(4) Drayage to residence.
(b) For storage at a self storage facility—the cost of the storage space that will reasonably accommodate the HHG transported.
Agencies are responsible for making all the necessary arrangements for transporting HHG, PBP&E, and temporary storage under the actual expense method. The agency will issue a Bill of Lading or any other shipping document with all charges billed directly to the agency. Any cost or weight in excess of 18,000 pounds will be at the employee's expense. If the shipment exceeds the maximum weight prescribed in § 302-7.2, the Government will pay the total charges and the employee will reimburse the Government for the cost of transportation, temporary storage, and other charges applicable to the excess weight.
UAB is used in connection with permanent change of station OCONUS, renewal agreement travel, and temporary change of station OCONUS. Employees may be authorized a UAB shipment prior to transferring from a CONUS location to an OCONUS location, between OCONUS locations, or from an OCONUS location to a CONUS location. UAB for CONUS-to-CONUS shipments is not allowed under this subtitle. The UAB shipment is part of, not in addition to, the 18,000 pounds net weight allowance for HHG. The agency or the agency's designee should arrange for the transport of the UAB. In limited situations, the agency may ask the employee to make the arrangements for a UAB shipment. The agency must arrange and ship the UAB in time to ensure that the shipment arrives by the time the employee and/or their family reports to their new official station. The maximum weight allowance the agency may grant for a UAB shipment is—
(a) Up to 350 pounds actual weight (including the weight of the luggage or packing material) for the employee and each immediate family member 12 years of age and over; or
(b) Up to 175 pounds actual weight (including the weight of the luggage or packing material) for each immediate family member under 12 years of age.
Agencies may authorize the shipment of UAB by expedited means when:
(a) Shipment by a lower cost mode cannot deliver the items being shipped by the time the UAB will be needed by the employee and/or the employee's immediate family;
(b) The employee certifies, and the agency accepts, that expedited shipment of the UAB is necessary to carry out the assigned duties; or
(c) The agency determines that an expedited shipment is necessary to prevent undue hardship to the employee and/or members of their immediate family.
Agencies must establish policies and procedures as required for this subpart, including who will:
(a) Administer the household goods program;
(b) Authorize commuted rate or actual expense for transportation and payment for HHG, PBP&E, and temporary storage;
(c) Authorize PBP&E to be transported as an agency administrative expense;
(d) Authorize an employee to ship UAB;
(e) Collect any excess costs or charges;
(f) Advise the employee on the Government's liability for any personal property damage or loss claims ( see 31 U.S.C. 3721 et seq. );
(g) Ensure that international HHG shipments by water are made on ships registered under the laws of the United States whenever such ships are available ( see The Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. 2631) and The Cargo Preference Act of 1954 (46 U.S.C. 55302));
(h) Authorize temporary storage in excess of the initial 60-day limit for CONUS shipments or 90-day limit for OCONUS shipments; and
(i) Ensure pre-payment audits are completed.
(a) Agencies have the sole discretion to authorize transportation of PBP&E as an administrative expense and may do so provided that:
(1) The authorizing official has certified that the PBP&E is necessary for performance of the employee's duties at the new duty station;
(2) The authorizing official has certified that, if these items were not transported, the same or similar items would have to be obtained at Government expense for the employee's use at the new official station;
(3) The authorizing official has acquired evidence that transporting the PBP&E would cause the employee's HHG to exceed the 18,000 pounds net weight allowance; and
(4) If requested by the agency, the employee has provided reasonable documentation of the items requesting to be shipped as PBP&E and the weight of the PBP&E for review by the authorizing official (who is usually an official at the employee's new official station).
(b) PBP&E transported as an agency administrative expense to an OCONUS location may be returned to CONUS as an agency administrative expense for an employee separating from Government service or returning to the actual place of residence and continuing in Government service. Separate weight certificates are required when the PBP&E and its packing allowance pushes the shipment over the net weight allowance. Otherwise, for administrative efficiency, the HHG shipment should be billed and paid for as a single shipment.
(c) If separate weight certificates are required, then the weight of PBP&E and the administrative appropriation chargeable must be listed as separate items on the bill of lading or other shipping document.
When arranging transportation of HHG and UAB under the actual expense method, agencies must:
(a) Determine the constructive cost of transporting the HHG plus the UAB, as follows:
(1) Compute the cost of transporting the HHG (not including the UAB) in one lot, by the most economical means; be sure to include the cost of packing and unpacking.
(2) Compute the cost of transporting the UAB.
(3) If the HHG, including the UAB, exceeds the 18,000 pounds net weight allowance, then compute the cost of transporting only the net weight allowance as one shipment; again, be sure to include the cost of packing and unpacking.
(4) The constructive cost is either that described in paragraph (a)(3) of this section or the sum of paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section, depending on whether the weight of the HHG, including the UAB, exceeds the net weight allowance.
(b) Limit the employee's HHG plus UAB transportation payment to the constructive cost as described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, so long as it is equal to or less than the 18,000 pound net limit of this chapter.
(c) Make arrangements for transporting the employee's HHG and UAB under two separate bills of lading, with direct payment by the agency for both.
(d) Advise employees of this relocation entitlement limitation and its potential to result in out-of-pocket expenses to the employee. That is, advise employees that they will have to use their personal funds to pay for transporting HHG (including UAB) in excess of 18,000 pounds net weight allowance.
TRANSPORTATION AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, PAPERS, AND EQUIPMENT (PBP&E), AND BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (U.S.C.). Retrieved via LawPlayer, https://lawplayer.com/us/act/cfr-title-41-part-302-7
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