§ 2804.18 - What provisions do Master Agreements contain and what are their limitations?

§ 2804.18 What provisions do Master Agreements contain and what are their limitations?

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Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 25960, Apr. 12, 2024.

(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 process the applicationcomplete 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 the a grant and how the BLM will recover monitoring costsreceive 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; and

(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 processing and monitoring 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]