(a) Computation. The amount of a job search allowance shall be 90
percent of the total costs of each of the following allowable
transportation and subsistence items:
(1) Travel. The more cost effective mode of travel reasonably
available shall be approved by using:
(i) The actual cost of round trip travel by the most economical
public transportation the individual reasonably can be expected to take
from the individual's residence to the area of job search; or
(ii) The cost per mile at the prevailing mileage rate authorized
under the Federal travel regulations (see 41 CFR part 101-7) for such
roundtrip travel by the usual route from the individual's residence to
the area of job search.
(2) Lodging and meals. The cost allowable for lodging and meals
shall not exceed the lesser of:
(i) The actual cost to the individual of lodging and meals while
engaged in the job search; or
(ii) 50 percent of the prevailing per diem allowance rate authorized
under the Federal travel regulations (see 41 CFR part 101-7) for the
locality where the job search is conducted.
(b) Limit. The total job search allowances paid to an individual
under a certification may not exceed $800, regardless of the number of
job searches undertaken by the individual. The amounts otherwise payable
under paragraph (a) of this section shall be reduced by any amounts the
individual is entitled to be paid or reimbursed for such expenses from
any other source.
[51 FR 45848, Dec. 22, 1986, as amended at 51 FR 45869, Dec. 22, 1986;
53 FR 32351, Aug. 24, 1988; 59 FR 939, Jan. 6, 1994]
