§2884.16. What provisions do Master Agreements contain and what are their limitations?

43 C.F.R. § 2884.16

(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 actions on a grant or TUP 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.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[70 FR 21078, Apr. 22, 2005, as amended at 81 FR 92227, Dec. 19, 2016; 89 FR 25974, Apr. 12, 2024]

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 185 and 189, and 43 U.S.C. 1732(b), 1733, and 1740.

Source: 70 FR 21078, Apr. 22, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

[70 FR 21078, Apr. 22, 2005, as amended at 81 FR 92227, Dec. 19, 2016; 89 FR 25974, Apr. 12, 2024]