Agencies must establish policies and procedures governing—

1. (a) Who will authorize a rest period;
2. (b) Circumstances allowing a rest period during prolonged travel (see § 301-11.12 of this chapter for minimum standards);
3. (c) What constitutes a rest period upon arrival at a temporary duty location;
4. (d) If, and in what instances, the agency will allow an employee to return to the official station on non-workdays;
5. (e) Who will determine if an employee will be allowed to return to the official station on a case-by-case basis;
6. (f) Who will determine in what instances the agency will pay a reduced per diem rate;
7. (g) Who will determine, and in what instances, to issue a blanket actual expense authorization under § 301-70.201;
8. (h) What circumstances necessitate the extension of a blanket actual expense authorization under § 301-70.201; and
9. (i) Who may submit requests for per diem rate reviews on behalf of the agency.