U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 1000.1440 - What constitutes a “significant change” in the original scope of work?

A significant change in the original scope of work is:

(a) A change that would result in a cost that exceeds the total of the Federal project funds available and the Tribe's/Consortium's contingency funds; or

(b) A material departure from the original scope of work, including substantial departure from timelines negotiated in the construction project agreement.