§ 61.12. Reimbursable items.

 (a)  Transportation.

   (1)  An individual who is entitled to reimbursement under §  61.11 (relating to persons reimbursable) and who resides outside the place where his attendance is required, whether the residence is within or without this Commonwealth, may be paid mileage at the rate of 7¢ for each mile he actually travels in going to the place from his place of residence and returning, but he will not be reimbursed for a greater number of miles than would be required for traveling by the usually traveled route between those places.

   (2)  When a proceeding is adjourned, continued or postponed for more than 1 day or is prolonged from 1 week to the next, a witness necessarily present both before and after the interval and who returns to his place of residence during the interim may be paid one additional mileage allowance for each interval.

 (b)  Fees.

   (1)  An individual entitled to reimbursement under §  61.11 may be allowed a fee of $5.00 for each day or part of a day spent in attending or traveling to and from a proceeding.

   (2)  When a proceeding is prolonged from 1 day to the next a witness necessarily present on both days who resides more than 50 miles by the usually traveled route from the place the proceeding is held and who remains there overnight may be paid an additional amount equal to the per diem witness fee for each night.

 (c)  Time limit for filing claims. An allowance or fee payable under the provisions of this section shall be paid only if a claim therefor is filed with the Board or the Bureau within 30 days from the date of the proceeding.