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February 4-7, 2008 | San Diego, California Travel & LodgingThe 11th Annual OSC Readiness Training Program will be held Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7, 2008, in San Diego, California. General Information
Lodging A limited size block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay in San Diego, California. Please make your hotel reservation today. Rooms at the prevailing government rate of $146 per night plus 10.5 percent sales tax are available through Friday, January 11, 2008. To make your reservation, please call the Holiday Inn at 1-888-233-9527 or book your reservation online. If you make your reservation by telephone, be sure to mention that you are attending OSC Readiness. Reservations at the Holiday Inn must be confirmed with a credit card. If your lodging is paid for by EPA's master account, you will still be responsible for covering incidental charges and guaranteeing your arrival with a credit card. Lodging for pre-approved EPA OSCs, pre-approved regional invited guests, and pre-approved designated instructors staying at the host hotel will be paid by EPA Headquarters. All pre-approved attendees on EPA's master account must have approved travel authorizations. The available nights that EPA Headquarters will pay for EPA OSCs' and regional invited guests' lodging are Sunday, February 3 through Thursday, February 7, 2008. Friday, February 8, 2008, should be considered the travel day to return home for all attendees; EPA Headquarters will pay the lodging cost for the night of Thursday, February 7, 2008, for attendees to stay through courses ending at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. If you select to upgrade your sleeping room, you are responsible for any additional costs. EPA Headquarters only will pay the prevailing government rate of $146 per night. You are responsible for cancelling your hotel reservation if you cannot attend. The Holiday Inn requires a notice of cancellation at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you fail to provide notice, one night's lodging will be charged to your credit card. Hotel check-in begins after 3:00 p.m., and check-out time is at 12:00 noon. Hotel Amenities
For your convenience, the Holiday Inn offers several restaurants. Ruth's Chris San Diego Bay Steakhouse, serving dinner, is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Elephant and Castle Pub, located inside the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Hazelwood's Deli, located next door to the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In-room dining also is available daily until 11:00 p.m. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all guest sleeping rooms and throughout the hotel lobby areas. Travel InformationThe San Diego area is served by the San Diego International Airport - Lindbergh Field (SAN). SAN is located 10 minutes from the Holiday Inn. Additional information about the airport is available at www.san.org. The Holiday Inn offers a complimentary airport shuttle to and from SAN. Additional information about the complimentary airport shuttle service is available at www.hisandiegoonthebay.com. Taxi fare between the Holiday Inn and SAN is approximately $10 one-way, not including gratuity. Valet parking is available at the Holiday Inn for $26 per night plus taxes, and self-parking is available $20 per night plus taxes. Driving Directions
Stipend for MealsLunch will be provided during two EPA-only working lunches on Monday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Remember to deduct $18 for Monday and Wednesday from your expense report if you attend the two lunches. Federal Per Diem RatesThe Federal lodging per diem rate for San Diego is $146 per night plus 10.5 percent sales tax and the meal per diem allowance is $64 per day. Further information about Federal per diem rates for San Diego, California can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?queryYear=2008&contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=17943&queryState=California&noc=T. For More InformationFor more information or if you require special assistance, please contact Tetra Tech at (703) 390-0703 or by e-mail at oscreadiness@ttemi.com.
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The Holiday Inn offers several complimentary amenities including a heated swimming pool and fitness center.