{"id":25952071,"date":"2026-01-26T15:06:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csteconfdev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=25952071"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:44:28","slug":"2026-cste-sponsored-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.csteconference.org\/index.php\/2026-cste-sponsored-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 CSTE Sponsored Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;First Paragraph&#8221; module_id=&#8221;day-one&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#132d4c&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;1deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.csteconference.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/06272024_Summer_Skyline_141-scaled.jpg&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This policy, along with CSTE Guidelines and Procedures, is intended to provide standards for authorizing travel,\u00a0determining\u00a0covered travel expenses, and completing the reimbursement process for those traveling domestically and internationally for CSTE related business. All travel expenses must meet funding requirements and the IRS definition of an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irsvideos.gov\/Governments\/Employers\/WhatyouneedtoknowaboutAccountablePlans\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">accountable plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Travel should adhere to this policy, guidelines, and procedures unless the sponsoring funder imposes greater restrictions. A complete expense reimbursement form is\u00a0required\u00a0within\u00a060 days\u00a0of the trip\u00a0completion\u00a0or expenses may result in a\u00a0portion\u00a0or\u00a0all of\u00a0the reimbursement being treated as taxable income or not approved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">General policy guidelines:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsored travelers should\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0integrity in making travel plans.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The personal safety of the sponsored traveler and efficient use of the traveler\u2019s time are considered and must be planned to ensure responsible use of resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business related expenses must be separated from personal expenses and ensure all business travel expenses are within policy, guidelines, procedures, clearly documented and\u00a0accurate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">All travel expenses will be reviewed and reimbursed uniformly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CSTE assumes no obligation to reimburse a sponsored traveler for expenses that do not\u00a0comply with\u00a0the principles of this policy, guidelines, and procedures (see the corresponding links below).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsored Travelers\u00a0are responsible for\u00a0reviewing\u00a0additional\u00a0CSTE guidelines and procedures before travel occurs:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csteconference.org\/index.php\/2026-cste-sponsored-travel-guidelines-procedures\/\">CSTE\u00a0Sponsored\u00a0Traveler guidelines and procedures<\/a>\u00a0(Other than CSTE Staff and Fellowship)\u00a0<\/span><span 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data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ground Transportation&#8221; module_id=&#8221;ground&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102317832 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102317832 BCX0\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102317832 BCX0\">efinitions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW102317832 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Allowable Expense<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Necessary, reasonable, and\u00a0appropriate expense\u00a0incurred for the benefit of CSTE related business and therefore\u00a0permitted\u00a0to be reimbursed or directly charged based on the permission of CSTE.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Authorizer<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Travel that is consistent with this policy and approved by the CSTE Travel Office at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:travel@cste.org\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">travel@cste.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domestic Travel<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Travel within the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exceptions<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Reasonable expense not specifically outlined in policy, guidelines, or procedures, as not every situation\u00a0encountered\u00a0by a sponsored traveler can be defined but is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">preapproved<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by\u00a0CSTE\u00a0authorizer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">International Travel<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Travel outside the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reasonable Expense<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 An expense that is ordinary, not\u00a0extreme\u00a0or excessive, and reflects a prudent decision to incur the expense.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Receipt<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Legible image of the original merchant receipt or invoice issued by the supplier or service provider to document the transaction. When the original receipt is not available or\u00a0contains\u00a0adequate information, an electronic image of a cancelled check, credit card receipt, supplier statement, or paid notice may be substituted.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsored Traveler<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 An individual who is engaged in business related travel for which CSTE is covering expenses\u00a0as a result of\u00a0the authorized travel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hotel Accomodations&#8221; module_id=&#8221;hotel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f1f1f1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;14px||22px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW5259256 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5259256 BCX0\">Accessibility<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW5259256 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39364354 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39364354 BCX0\">CSTE is committed to ensuring accessibility for all sponsored travelers to support services and welcomes an open dialogue to understand individual needs. All sponsored travelers are afforded equal opportunity to perform travel for CSTE related business even if the travel costs exceed policy for<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW39364354 BCX0\">an accessibility<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39364354 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>accommodation. Refer to the above links to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for services and contact details.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39364354 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Presenting Authors \/ Presentations \/ Moderators&#8221; module_id=&#8221;presenting&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW154386653 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154386653 BCX0\">Air Travel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW154386653 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Airfare is to be\u00a0purchased\u00a0through the official travel agent for CSTE. Booking flights independent of the official travel agent must be approved by the CSTE Travel Office prior to incurring the expense. Personal travel may not be booked through the official travel agent for CSTE. Refer to the above links to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for air travel details.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Domestic federally funded trips must be traveled on U.S. carriers at coach rates. Airfare exceeding the lowest available or customary standard (coach or equivalent) airfare on a U.S. carrier are not allowed except when such accommodations would:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Require circuitous routing;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Require travel during unreasonable hours;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Excessively prolong travel;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Result in increased costs that would offset transportation savings; and\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be inadequate for the medical needs of the traveler.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsored Travelers are expected to book the least expensive, coach class airfare on any airline available that is within two hours of (prior to or after) desired flight time; to use alternative airports serving the destination city; and\/or the use of multiple stop flights that may include layovers. Travelers\u00a0are not required to\u00a0take low-cost or no-frills airline. Travelers choosing an airline for its amenities or frequent flyer programs will\u00a0be responsible for\u00a0the difference in cost. CSTE awards the benefits of frequent flyer clubs and hotel programs to its travelers; however, it reserves the right to change this policy. CSTE will not reimburse travelers for tickets or luggage fees\u00a0purchased\u00a0with frequent flyer miles or for domestic travel insurance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the complete federal travel regulations please refer to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/omb\/information-for-agencies\/circulars\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">OMB Circular A-21<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Wi-Fi &#038; Audio\/Visual Equipment&#8221; module_id=&#8221;wifi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f1f1f1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW258295193 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258295193 BCX0\">Ground Transportation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW258295193 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taxis, shuttle services, ride share services, and local public transportation may be\u00a0utilized\u00a0for travel to and from airports in the originating and destination city. CSTE will only reimburse ground transportation expenses to and from airports,\u00a0bus, and train stations.\u00a0Additional\u00a0ground transportation fees within a destination city are not reimbursable unless the traveler receives prior approval from a CSTE authorizer, and the expense is business related. Documentation of approval is\u00a0required\u00a0and must be\u00a0submitted\u00a0with an expense reimbursement form. While the use of personal vehicles or rental vehicles may be allowable in certain circumstances, restrictions may apply. Refer to the above links to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for ground transportation details.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For information on ground transportation methods between the originating and destination cities, please refer to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for\u00a0additional\u00a0guidance and approval requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Health &#038; Safety&#8221; module_id=&#8221;health&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#555555&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW89110907 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89110907 BCX0\">Lodging<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW89110907 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsored travelers attending a CSTE sponsored or hosted event with reserved hotel blocks should book accommodations through the designated reservation link or exclusive housing service and follow event specific instructions, provided rooms\u00a0remain\u00a0available at the time of booking. Lodging expenses may not exceed the single occupancy rate unless two or more sponsored travelers are staying in the same room. CSTE does not expect sponsored travelers to share a lodging room. An itemized lodging receipt is\u00a0required\u00a0for reimbursement. No reimbursement will be made for overnight lodging within fifty (50) miles of the sponsored traveler\u2019s residence. CSTE will only reimburse for lodging night and applicable taxes per night unless prior documented approval from a CSTE authorizer is\u00a0submitted\u00a0with the expense reimbursement form. Refer to the above links to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for lodging details.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsored travelers are expected to stay in a standard room where costs should not exceed the most expensive rate listed in the federal per diem rate for that city without prior approval from a CSTE authorizer. Please see\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/travel\/plan-book\/per-diem-rates?gclid=CjwKCAjwvfmoBhAwEiwAG2tqzLNu9mYR62TbughnOxPK2_tpAwswpV4fXAxW-VBJvauGLHzbJyGYphoCNdwQAvD_BwE\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. General Services Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for current per diem rates. Upgrades, suites, and concierge-level rooms are not reimbursed, unless CSTE has\u00a0negotiated for\u00a0these rooms at no\u00a0additional\u00a0costs. Many hotels have frequent guest programs that reward travelers with free accommodations in exchange for a specified number of paid room nights at a hotel. CSTE will not reimburse travelers for the value of free accommodations used for business travel. For your safety and security, always investigate security measures for your hotel room (e.g., door locks, fire exits, and alarm systems) and ensure it is a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/travel\/plan-book\/per-diem-rates\/fire-safe-hotels\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fire safe facility<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Conference Format&#8221; module_id=&#8221;format&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f1f1f1&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW237175299 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237175299 BCX0\">Meal &amp; Incidental Expenses (M&amp;IE)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW237175299 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The federal per diem for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/travel\/plan-book\/per-diem-rates\/mie-breakdown\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meals &amp; Incidental (M&amp;IE)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is the\u00a0maximum\u00a0dollar amount allowed for the destination city of the trip for meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and incidentals. Please refer to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/travel\/plan-book\/per-diem-rates\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. General Services Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for a listing of federal per diem rates. Sponsored travelers\u00a0are not required to\u00a0document each meal expense unless they are CSTE staff and\u00a0utilize\u00a0a CSTE company credit card for meals. Sponsored travelers must\u00a0validate\u00a0that the trip occurred with a receipt that\u00a0indicates\u00a0dates and city of travel (airline ticket or lodging receipt). Refer to the above links to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for meal expense details.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If meals are provided as part of lodging, conference fees, by host, or provided to the sponsored traveler at no cost, it is the sponsored travelers\u2019 responsibility to note and not\u00a0include in\u00a0M&amp;IE reimbursement for meals. On the first and last day of travel, sponsored travelers receive 75% of the daily M&amp;IE per diem rate, regardless of departure or arrival times. Sponsored travelers, within fifty (50) miles of their residence, are\u00a0allowed\u00a0reimbursement for the actual cost of meals with itemized receipt.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Other&#8221; module_id=&#8221;other&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700||||||#003479|&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#003479&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW215045419 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215045419 BCX0\">Non-Reimbursable Travel Expenses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW215045419 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;272499da-5523-5969-b17c-4f82c0ce3910|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;Default&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;Default&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,335551500,&quot;0&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,335559739,&quot;0&quot;,134245417,&quot;false&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">CSTE will periodically review and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>associated travel expenses that are not considered business related and will not be reimbursed. If a sponsored traveler has a question about a particular expense, they should refer to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for non-reimbursable travel expenses or email the CSTE Travel Team at<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW241649900 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:travel@cste.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW241649900 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">travel@cste.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">. Refer to the above links to the CSTE Guidelines and Procedures for non-reimbursable travel expenses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Default\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW241649900 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Wealth&#8221; module_id=&#8221;wealth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f1f1f1&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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