David,
Check Section II of your F&A rate agreement under "Off-Campus
Definition."   If your agreement is negotiated with DHHS, you should see
(in writing), "If more than 50 % of a project is performed off-campus,
the off-campus rate will apply to the entire project."  If only 1/3 of
the work is being done internationally, you are in compliance with using
the on-campus rate.
Susan

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David Hollingsworth wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I need some words to help justify using the on-campus rate for the
> international travel cost on a project.  We have a project that will
> involve 6 international trips per year to various foreign countries.
> This will be average duration of 6 days.  Over the 5 year project this
> adds up to about a third of the total project costs.
>
> We typically charge the full overhead rate for travel costs.  The
> procurement official is questioning this and so far my explanation of
> the wording on our rate agreement is not getting through to him.
>
> Any words of explanation?
>
> David
>
>
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