Claim for Storage Charges of Privately Owned Vehicle

A Government employee made a claim for reimbursement for storage charges for his privately owned vehicle. The employee was authorized to have his automobile shipped to his new permanent duty station. The claimant was unable to accept delivery of the automobile since he was on a temporary duty assignment, and the automobile was placed in storage. Transportation of privately owned vehicles may be authorized in connection with a transfer to an official station. However, the provisions of the applicable statutes are restrictive in that they prohibit the approval of any claim other than one arising in an emergency situation. Although the employee's temporary duty assignment prevented him from accepting immediate delivery of his automobile, this did not create an emergency situation as provided for by the statute and regulations. Accordingly, the claim was denied.