In what circumstances must the contractor seek permission from the Department to enter a settlement agreement?

1. Law
2. CFR 10
3. Energy
4. Department of Energy
5. Contractor Legal Management Requirements
6. Requests From Contractor Counsel To Initiate, Defend, and Settle Legal Matters
7. In what circumstances must the contractor seek permission from the Department to enter a settlement agreement?

§ 719.33 In what circumstances must the contractor seek permission from the Department to enter a settlement agreement?

The contractor must obtain permission from Department Counsel to enter a settlement agreement if the settlement agreement requires contractor payment of $25,000 or more. Obtaining this approval does not represent a determination that the settlement amount and/or the legal costs incurred in connection with the underlying legal matter will be determined to be allowable.

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