41 C.F.R. PART 109–6—MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Authority: Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390 (40 U.S.C. 486(c); 31 U.S.C. 1344(e)(1).
Source: 63 FR 19624, Apr. 20, 1998, unless otherwise noted.
(a) With the exception of §109–6.400–50, the provisions of this subpart and 41 CFR part 102–5 do not apply to designated contractors. Official use provisions applicable to these contractors are contained in §109–38.3 of this chapter. (b) When an employee on temporary duty is authorized to travel by Government motor vehicle, and in the interest of the Government, is scheduled to depart before the beginning of regular working hours, or if there will be a significant savings in time, a Government motor vehicle may be issued at the close of the preceding working day. Similarly, when scheduled to return after the close of working hours, the motor vehicle may be returned the next regular working day. This use of a Government motor vehicle is not regarded as prohibited by 31 U.S.C. 1344 (25 Comp. Gen. 844). [63 FR 19624, Apr. 20, 1998, as amended at 68 FR 7941, Feb. 19, 2003] DOE offices shall ensure that DOE employees operating Government motor vehicles are informed concerning: (a) The statutory requirement that Government motor vehicles shall be used only for official purposes; (b) Personal responsibility for safe driving and operation of Government motor vehicles, and for compliance with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and all accident reporting requirements; (c) The need to possess a valid state, District of Columbia, or commonwealth operator's license or permit for the type of vehicle to be operated and some form of agency identification; (d) The penalties for unauthorized use of Government motor vehicles; (e) The prohibition against providing transportation to strangers or hitchhikers; (f) The proper care, control and use of Government credit cards; (g) Mandatory use of seat belts by each employee operating or riding in a Government motor vehicle; (h) The prohibition against the use of tobacco products in GSA-Interagency Fleet Management System (IFMS) motor vehicles; (i) Any other duties and responsibilities assigned to operators with regard to the use, care, operation, and maintenance of Government motor vehicles; (j) The potential income tax liability when they use a Government motor vehicle for transportation between residence and place of employment; and (k) Protection for DOE employees under the Federal Tort Claims Act when acting within the scope of their employment. (a) It is DOE policy that Government motor vehicles operated by DOE employees are to be used only for official Government purposes or for incidental purposes as prescribed in this section. The Director, Office of Administrative Services and heads of field organizations for their respective organizations shall establish appropriate controls to ensure that the use of a Government motor vehicle for transportation between an employee's residence and place of employment is in accordance with the provisions of 41 CFR part 102–5 and this subpart. (b) It is DOE policy that space in a Government motor vehicle used for home-to-work transportation may be shared with a spouse, relative, or friend in accordance with the restrictions contained in 41 CFR 102–5.105. (c) A Departmental official who is authorized home-to-work transportation is permitted to use Government-owned or leased motor vehicles for non-official purposes incidental to the official use of the vehicle, provided that the incremental cost (e.g., driver time and mileage) of such use is de minimis or such costs are outweighed by other considerations, such as the efficient use of the official's time. [63 FR 19624, Apr. 20, 1998, as amended at 68 FR 7941, Feb. 19, 2003] (a) In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 1349(b), any officer or employee of the Government who willfully uses or authorizes the use of a Government passenger motor vehicle for other than official purposes shall be suspended from duty by the head of the department concerned, without compensation, for not less than one month and shall be suspended for a longer period or summarily removed from office if circumstances warrant. (b) Under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 641, any person who knowingly misuses any Government property (including Government motor vehicles) may be subject to criminal prosecution and, upon conviction, to fines or imprisonment.
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 109–6—MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
Section Contents
§ 109-6.400 Scope and applicability.
§ 109-6.400-50 Instructions to DOE passenger carrier operators.
§ 109-6.402 Policy.
§ 109-6.450 Statutory provisions.
Subpart 109–6.4—Official Use of Government Passenger Carriers Between Residence and Place of Employment
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§ 109-6.400 Scope and applicability.
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§ 109-6.400-50 Instructions to DOE passenger carrier operators.
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§ 109-6.402 Policy.
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§ 109-6.450 Statutory provisions.
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