43 CFR § 2804.22 - How will the availability of funds affect the timing of the BLM's processing your application?

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title: "43 CFR § 2804.22 - How will the availability of funds affect the timing of the BLM's processing your application?"
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title_name: "Public Lands: Interior"
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section_name: "How will the availability of funds affect the timing of the BLM's processing your application?"
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part_name: "RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER THE FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT"
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# 2804.22 How will the availability of funds affect the timing of the BLM's processing your application?

(a) If the BLM has insufficient funds to process your application, we will not continue to process it until funds become available or you elect to pay full actual costs under § 2804.14(f) of this part.

(b) The BLM may deny your application if we have not received requested reasonable costs for processing your application within 90 days.

(c) If your cost recovery agreement provides that a portion of the funds you pay will be used in the hiring of additional staff or contractors, such funds may not be refundable.

[89 FR 35678, May 1, 2024]