StacksVerified U.S. federal law reference

41 CFR §302-3.400 — Temporary Change of Station (TCS) authorization and eligibility.

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗
An agency may authorize a TCS when it would be more advantageous than to authorize a long-term TDY assignment. Agencies should compare the cost of the long-term TDY allowances and other factors against the cost of the TCS. Employees are generally eligible for a TCS when:
  1. (a)They are directed to perform a TCS at a long-term duty location for no less than 6 months, nor more than 30 months; and
  2. (b)The employee would be eligible for payment of temporary duty travel allowances authorized under chapter 301 of this subtitle. For exceptions, see § 302-3.401.