Memo (2024): Waiver of Biweekly Limitations on Premium Pay – DOI Support for the Funeral of President Jimmy Carter

James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, passed away on December 29, 2024. An official state funeral honoring former President Carter will commence on January 4, 2025, and conclude on January 9, 2025. Some Department of the Interior personnel will have designated support roles for events to support the funeral and other events associated with President Carter’s passing. Department employees are authorized a waiver of the biweekly limitations on premium pay and are authorized an increase to the calendar year (CY) 2024 and 2025 pay limitations, as defined by the provisions of 5 U.S.C. §5547 if they perform work in direct support of associated events including emergency management, law enforcement activities, national security activities, or a funeral support role. This waiver of biweekly pay limitations is effective December 29, 2024. The annual pay limitation, as established in 5 CFR §550.106 and 5 CFR §550.107 remains in effect.