82 FR 108 pg. 26565 - Diplomatic Security Request for Higher Maximum Uniform Allotment
Type: NOTICEVolume: 82Number: 108Page: 26565
Page: 26565Docket number: [Public Notice: 10016]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2017-11729 Filed 6-6-17; 8:45 am]
Agency: State Department
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 10016]
Diplomatic Security Request for Higher Maximum Uniform Allotment
AGENCY:
Department of State.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
This is a notice that the Department of State (DOS) is establishing a higher initial maximum uniform allowance to procure and issue uniform items for special agent personnel within the Office of Mobile Security Deployments (DS/T/MSD). This action is pursuant to the authority granted to the DOS by 5 CFR 591.104, which states that an agency may establish one or more initial maximum uniform allowance rates greater than the government-wide maximum uniform allowance rate established under 5 CFR 591.103.
DATES:
June 7, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Lee Evans, Management Program Analyst, DS/T/MSD, Ph.-703-618-7903.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The DOS is implementing a higher initial maximum uniform allowance to procure and issue uniform items for special agent personnel within the DS/T/MSD. This is being established in accordance with 5 CFR 591.104, which states that an agency may establish one or more initial maximum uniform allowance rates greater than the government-wide maximum uniform allowance rate established under 5 CFR 591.103. The current $800.00 limit has become inadequate to maintain the uniform standards and professional image expected of Diplomatic Service special agents whom serve within DS/T/MSD. The uniform items for DS/T/MSD special agent personnel include the following items or similar items such as: Battle dress uniform pants, hot weather top and blouses; heavy duty battle dress uniform; cloth uniform insignia patches, and cloth uniform badges. The average total uniform cost for the listed items is $1,400.00. Based on these current costs, the DOS is increasing the initial maximum uniform allowance for DOS special agents in DS/T/MSD to $1,400.00. The number of DOS special agents in DS/T/MSD affected by this change would be approximately 125 employees.
Stephen B. Dietz, III,
Executive Director, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2017-11729 Filed 6-6-17; 8:45 am]
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