10 C.F.R. § 719.31 How does the Department determine whether fees are reasonable?
Title 10 - Energy
In determining whether fees or rates charged by retained legal counsel are reasonable, the Department may consider: (a) Whether the lowest reasonably achievable fees or rates (including any currently available or negotiable discounts) were obtained from retained legal counsel; (b) Whether lower rates from other firms providing comparable services were available; (c) Whether alternative rate structures such as flat, contingent, and other innovative proposals, were considered; (d) The complexity of the legal matter and the expertise of the law firm in this area; and (e) The factors listed in §719.10(c).
Title 10: Energy
PART 719—CONTRACTOR LEGAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Subpart D—Reimbursement of Costs Subject to This Part
§ 719.31 How does the Department determine whether fees are reasonable?
