Feds Ditch Green Cars for Employee Relocation Rules
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
GSA is canceling a new rule about using alternative fuel vehicles when federal employees move for work. This means employees won’t have to follow the new fuel vehicle rules planned for relocations. The change takes effect soon and won’t cost or save any money but keeps things simple for travelers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Canceling Alternative-Fuel Relocation Rule
If you are a federal employee moving for work, GSA is canceling the planned rule about using alternative fuel vehicles during relocations. GSA plans to rescind FTR Case 2022-03, which was published on March 26, 2024. The change takes effect soon, will not cost or save any money, and means employees won’t have to follow the planned fuel-vehicle rules.
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