BOP Program Statement 2272.06 Change Notice 1

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Change DIRECTIVE AFFECTED: 2272.06

CHANGE NOTICE NUMBER: 2272.06

Notice

DATE: 6/11/98

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. To revise the Program Statement on

Temporary Duty Assignments (Emergency Situations) to integrate

changes negotiated with the Council of Prison Locals, American

Federation of Government Employees.

2. SUMMARY OF CHANGES. Highlights of changes include:

# Changes were made in language regarding the employee’s right

to request early departure from the TDY assignment, as well

as the employer’s obligation to consider any adverse effect

the TDY assignment may have on the employee or his or her

family.

# Staff will be given 100 percent of estimated expenses, less

common carrier costs. Staff may request a Government-issued

American Express card if their TDY assignment is known at

least 30 days in advance.

# Language was added strengthening provisions that direct the

Bureau to provide transportation for TDY employees to and

from the TDY work site and for other necessary purposes

outlined in the Federal Travel Regulations.

# The Council of Prison Locals President retains the right to

designate the Union representative for the TDY site.

3. ACTION. File this Change Notice in front of the Program

Statement on Temporary Duty Assignments (Emergency Situations).

/s/

Kathleen Hawk Sawyer

Director