(a) A Master Agreement:
- (1) Specifies that you must comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
- (2) Describes the work you will do and the work the BLM will do to complete right-of-way activities;
- (3) Describes the method of periodic billing, payment, and auditing;
- (4) Describes the processes, studies, or evaluations you will pay for;
- (5) Explains how the BLM will monitor a grant and how the BLM will receive payment for this work;
- (6) Describes existing agreements between the BLM and other Federal agencies for cost reimbursement;
- (7) Contains provisions allowing for periodic review and updating, if required;
- (8) Contains specific conditions for terminating the Agreement;
- (9) May be prepared so that it includes previously granted rights-of-way held by the right-of-way holder; and
- (10) Contains any other provisions BLM considers necessary.
- (b) BLM will not enter into any Agreement that is not in the public interest.
- (c) If you sign a Master Agreement, you waive your right to request a reduction of cost recovery fees.
[70 FR 21058, Apr. 22, 2005, as amended at 81 FR 92209, Dec. 19, 2016; 89 FR 25960, Apr. 12, 2024]
[89 FR 25960, Apr. 12, 2024]