Business · 07/04/1995Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Plant Protection and Quarantine to Amend Overtime Regulations for Commuted Traveltime Allowances

Summary

The Government is updating its regulations to clarify commuted traveltime allowances for Plant Protection and Quarantine employees traveling between Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, affecting overtime services and public fee payments

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