§302-3.400. Temporary Change of Station (TCS) authorization and eligibility.
41 C.F.R. § 302-3.400
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:
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
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a).
Source
Source: FTR Case 2025-05, 90 FR 56893, Dec. 8, 2025, unless otherwise noted.