An advance of funds may be authorized when the transportation of HHG and temporary storage is authorized under the commuted rate method. To receive an advance under the commuted rate method, employees must provide a copy of an estimate of costs from a commercial HHG carrier or a written statement that includes:

1. (a) Origin and destination;
2. (b) A signed copy of a commercial bill of lading annotated with actual weight (or other evidence of actual weight) or a reasonable estimate acceptable to the agency; and
3. (c) Anticipated temporary storage period (not to exceed 90 days) at Government expense.