---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 C.F.R. § 3602.27"
title: "43"
number: "3602.27"
heading: "When will BLM extend the term of a contract?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/43/3602.27"
---

# §3602.27. When will BLM extend the term of a contract?


BLM may grant a one-time extension of the contract not to exceed 1 year, if:

- (a)
  - (1) For contracts with terms over 90 days, BLM receives your written request between 30 and 90 days before the contract expires; or
  - (2) For contracts with terms of 90 days or less, BLM receives your written request not later than 15 days before the contract expires; and
- (b) You show in writing that the delay in removing the mineral materials was due to causes beyond your control and was not due to your fault or negligence.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 601 et seq.; 43 U.S.C. 1201, 1701 et seq.; Sec. 2, Act of September 28, 1962 (Pub. L. 87-713, 76 Stat. 652).

### Source

Source: 66 FR 58901, Nov. 23, 2001, unless otherwise noted.