(a) Travel within New York State to professional conferences of approved organizations (NAHRO, NYSARHO and NHC) does not require prior approval by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, as the local authorities can make such determination within the monetary limits stated in section 1625-4.7 of this Subpart.

(b) Travel outside the State as well as travel within the State not included in subdivision (a) of this section requires the prior approval of the division, except that such approval is not required for intra-State travel within a 35-mile radius of the municipality in which the authority is located. However, there is no reimbursement for meals or lodging within this 35-mile radius, except for lunch when on official duty at places other than the municipality in which the authority is located.

(c) Requests for division approval of travel will be forwarded to the Bureau of Management, which will be responsible for coordinating the request with the bureau or staff concerned, except that during the development period such requests will be forwarded to the Bureau of Project Development.