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• Are a Federal Employee at NOAA;

• Utilize Mass Transportation or approved alternate vehicles;

• Are not named on any Federal workplace parking permit.

• Up to a $115.00 per month Metrochek based upon actual commuting expenses to and from work which does not include parking.

Metrochek can be redeemed foralternate forms of fare media on:

• Metro Bus• Ride On• MARC Train• VRE Train• Commuter Bus• Certified Vanpools

• Private bus companies approved byWMATA such as Eyre or Dillions Bus Service

• Vanpools approved by WMATAwhich have a minimum of six passengersexcluding the driver and are used 80%of the time for transporting individuals toand from work.

• Flash pass, Subway and Marc Train

Complete NOAA Form42-28

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• On scheduled days of benefit disbursements, DOT will set up operations in the SSMC 3 cafeteria (notice will be provided) for Silver Spring area participants.

• On scheduled days of benefit disbursements for field participants, DOT will fed-ex subsidy to Point of Contact (POC) for that area.

• Participating employees will give their full name, last four digits of their Social Security number and present their valid NOAA I.D. for identification. This also applies to field participants when picking up from POC in field.

• DOT’s operating hours in Silver Spring will be from 9:00am until 2:45pm.

• You may NOT have another individual pick up your subsidy.

• You need NOT re-apply.

• Subsequent distribution timeframes will be announced and posted on the website for metropolitan area participants: http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/~facmd/noaa/LogisticsDiv/logisticspvt.html

• Metrocheks will be issued for three-month timeframes or prorated depending or timeframe.

Alternate Fare Media canbe obtained for:

• Commuter Buses• Marc Train• VRE• Certified Vanpool

MARC/VRE TRAINS

• MARC TRAINS: Using the automated ticket purchase system, endorse your Metrochek, and enclose the balance of your payment. MARC/VRE will send you a monthly pass.

• VRE: Can be used directly when purchasing ticket.

If you’re not using Metro Rail, you can exchange your Metrochek at a variety of locations. The closest is: Montgomery County Commuter

Services Office8401 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910

Metro Station

PRIVATE BUS OR VANPOOLS?

• Private Bus: Endorse your Metrochek, and pay the balance of your payment to the vendor.

•Vanpools•Endorse your Metrochek and pay the balance of youryour payment to your vanpool operator.

•What if I cannot make any of the distribution timeframes?

•Answer: You have the option of going to DOT. Fields will have a timeframe in which to pickup from POC before it is sent back to DOT.

•What happens if I want to apply for the subsidy in the middle of a distribution cycle?

•Answer: Depending on when submitted you are prorated for that quarter.

Contact: Your Line/Staff Office Point of Contact First or you can contact : Sharon DePiso

Transportation Manager

Facilities Management Division

(301) 713-2214 x 192

NOAA Line/Staff OfficeNWS OFAYetta Hoffman (301) 713-1698 Valda Ferrell (202) 482-6128Fax # (301) 713-0662 Fax # (202) 482-0295

NOS USECSloane Strother (301) 713-3050 Mary Pitts (202) 482-2542Fax # (301) 713-4292 Fax # (202) 482-0295

OMAO HPCCJeanette McDonald (301) 713-3418 Harriett Chesi (202) 501-3200Fax # (301) 713-1577 Fax # (202) 501-5060

OAR Boulder, CODiane Rinaldo (301) 713-2454 Nancy Kinkade (303) 497-3925Fax # (301) 713-4020 Fax # (303) 497-3043

NESDIS Suitland, MDKristin Kniskern (301) 713-9204 Lisa Heilmeier (301) 457-5120Fax # (301) 713-9219 Fax # (301) 457-5120

NMFS Kansas City, MOJan Charity (301) 713-2259 Tom Sheridan (816) 426-3501Fax # (301) 713-1464 Fax # (816) 426-2419

SAO DOC/HCHBJenny Moore (301) 713-0111 Lisa Martin (202) 482-2459Fax # (301) 713-0086

NOAA Line/Staff OfficeNWS OFAYetta Hoffman (301) 713-1698 Valda Ferrell (202) 482-6128Fax # (301) 713-0662 Fax # (202) 482-0295

NOS USECSloane Strother (301) 713-3050 Mary Pitts (202) 482-2542Fax # (301) 713-4292 Fax # (202) 482-0295

OMAO HPCCJeanette McDonald (301) 713-3418 Harriett Chesi (202) 501-3200Fax # (301) 713-1577 Fax # (202) 501-5060

OAR Boulder, CODiane Rinaldo (301) 713-2454 Nancy Kinkade (303) 497-3925Fax # (301) 713-4020 Fax # (303) 497-3043

NESDIS Suitland, MDKristin Kniskern (301) 713-9204 Lisa Heilmeier (301) 457-5120Fax # (301) 713-9219 Fax # (301) 457-5120

NMFS Kansas City, MOJan Charity (301) 713-2259 Tom Sheridan (816) 426-3501Fax # (301) 713-1464 Fax # (816) 426-2419

SAO DOC/HCHBJenny Moore (301) 713-0111 Lisa Martin (202) 482-2459Fax # (301) 713-0086

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The Future Is Riding On Metro.