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(1) Bureau Assistant Directors for Administration, or their equivalent, may
authorize the removal or substitution of license plates from Interior administrative vehicles if it is
determined that conspicuous identification would interfere with discharge of duties or endanger
the security of individuals or the United States Government.
(2) A certification to GSA for removal or substitution of license plates is necessary
when using a GSA leased vehicle. A copy of the certification, signed by the Bureau Assistant
Director for Administration, or their equivalent, must be provided to the Director, Office of
Acquisition and Property Management.
E. Motor Vehicle Registration and Inspection. For a motor vehicle owned or leased by
the Government, and displaying U.S. Government license plates and motor vehicle
identification, it is not necessary to register it in the District of Columbia, a State,
Commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States.
F. Home-To-Work Transportation. Use of a Government vehicle for transportation by
an employee between his/her residence and place of employment, other than official temporary
duty travel assignments, requires advance written approval by the Secretary.
G. Use and Replacement. Bureaus will follow the use and replacement standards set
forth in the FMR 102-34-280, Use and Replacement Standards.
H. Personal Use Prohibited. Authority will not be granted at any level of administrative
responsibility for the personal use of any Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle or heavy
equipment. This includes the use of space in a Government garage or repair shop, and
Government-owned tools, parts, and accessories in the maintenance or repair of privately owned
motor vehicles/equipment.
I. Penalties for Violations. The following law and regulation prescribe mandatory
penalties for the unofficial use of Government-owned or -leased motor vehicles. 31 U.S.C.
1349(b) provides that any officer or employee who willfully uses or authorizes the use of a
passenger motor vehicle or aircraft owned or leased by the United States Government (except for
an official purpose authorized under section 1344 of the title) or otherwise violates section 1344
will be suspended from duty by the head of the agency. The officer or employee will be
suspended for at least one month and when circumstances warrant, for a longer period or
summarily removed from office.
1.6 Responsibilities.
A. Assistant Secretary - Policy, Management and Budget has overall responsibility for
oversight, reporting, issuing directives, and establishing management improvements for motor
vehicle fleet management.
B. Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management (PAM) has overall
responsibility for policy, management and oversight for the motor vehicle fleet and designating a
Departmental Fleet Manager.