From: Papier, Joel (NIH/OD)

Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 10:49 AM

To: List ICTRAVELPOC-L

Subject: OFM Transmittal No. 151 - Notification of Foreign Travel (NFT)

- Inclusion of Travel to U.S. Based International Organizations

Importance: High

All,

This office just received word that the HHS/Office of Global Health Affairs

has instituted new policy guidance. Effective immediately, all travel of

NIH personnel (including employees, Commissioned Officers, appointed

consultants/experts, and Non-FTE staff, i.e., Visiting Fellows, IRTA's,

etc.) to U.S.- based international organizations must also be reported

through the on-line NFT system. This includes but is not limited to the Pan

American Health Organization in Washington, DC and the United Nations and

its specialized agencies based in New York. This requirement is intended to

assist management at all levels capture the full breadth of Department

travel related to global health issues.

Please make wide distribution of this guidance to your respective

communities.

Should you have any questions regarding this reporting requirement, I can be

contacted at 301-496-4379.

Thanks,

Joel