Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 19062, Apr. 14, 2026.

Unless a higher initial maximum uniform allowance rate is payable under § 591.104 to an employee who is required by statute, regulation, or an agency's written administrative procedures to wear a uniform, the head of each agency concerned, out of funds available, shall—

1. (a) Pay an allowance for a uniform not to exceed $800 a year; or
2. (b) Furnish a uniform at a cost not to exceed $800 a year.
3. (c) Any agency which provides a uniform allowance under paragraph (a) of this section must establish policies to administer the uniform allowance program, including uniform standards acceptable to the agency.

[59 FR 43705, Aug. 25, 1994, as amended at 72 FR 20702, Apr. 26, 2007]