Section 301-74.12 - What special rules apply when a conference is held in the District of Columbia?In addition to the general rules provided in this part, the following special rules apply:
(a) You may not directly procure lodging facilities in the District of Columbia without specific authorization and appropriation from Congress (see 40 U.S.C. 8141 ); and Note to § 301-74.12(a): This provision does not prohibit payment of per diem to an employee authorized to obtain lodging in the District of Columbia while performing official business travel.
(b) It is no longer mandatory that you contact GSA for meeting or conference facilities in the District of Columbia. However, you are encouraged to contact the GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the National Capital Region to inquire about the availability of short-term conference and meeting facilities in the District of Columbia. For additional information see the Customer Desk Guide for Real Property Management, Chapter 1. The Customer Desk Guide can be found on the worldwide web at https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/Guide_to_Real_Property_508.pdf.FTR Amdt. 89, 65 FR 1327 , Jan. 10, 2000, as amended by FTR Amdt. 108, 67 FR 57968 , Sept. 13, 2002. Redesignated and amended by FTR Amdt. 2013-01, 78 FR 65212 , Oct. 31, 2013; 85 FR 39850 , July 2, 2020