COMDTINST 12570.5
8. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Commandant (G-WPC):
(1) Formulates and issues policy and program guidance governing the administration of
the civilian PCS program throughout the Coast Guard;
(2) Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of the civilian PCS program Coast
Guard-wide; and
(3) Maintains the position of Relocation Services Coordinator (RSC) who serves as a
liaison for the Coast Guard and the Relocation Services Program contractor, Cendant
Mobility.
b. Commandant (G-WRP-2). Monitors the execution of the PCS travel fund account
(AFC-20).
c. Coast Guard Personnel Command, Civilian Personnel Management Division
(CGPC- cpm).
(1) Advertises vacancy announcements with a clear "yes/no" statement regarding the
payment of PCS relocation expenses;
(2) Approves all travel authorizations in connection with PCS moves;
(3) Monitors funds for PCS moves in coordination with the AFC-20 Funds Manager;
(4) Determines employee's eligibility for all relocation allowances in accordance with the
FTR;
(5) Authorizes extensions to time limitations on relocation allowances; and
(6) As part of the formal selection notification process, advises the selectee, in writing,
prior to undertaking any move, of the decision to pay or not pay PCS expenses.
d. Selecting Officials. Prior to announcing the position, coordinate with CGPC-cpm to
determine and document in writing whether it is in the best interest of the Government to
pay PCS expenses.
e. New Appointees/Transferees must obtain, from CGPC-cpm, written approval for travel
and PCS relocation allowances before the travel or move may begin.
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