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