43 CFR 2804.18: What provisions do Master Agreements contain and what are their limitations?

(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.