(c)
Restoration agreements
(1)
When applicable
To be eligible for cost-share assistance to restore eligible land subject to a rental contract or an easement under the program, the owner or operator of the land shall agree to comply with the terms of a restoration agreement.
(2)
Terms and conditions
The Secretary shall prescribe the terms and conditions of a restoration agreement by which eligible land that is subject to a rental contract or easement under the program shall be restored.
(3)
Duties
The restoration agreement shall describe the respective duties of the owner or operator and the Secretary, including the Federal share of restoration payments and technical assistance.
(e)
Violations
On a violation of the terms or conditions of a rental contract, easement, or restoration agreement entered into under this section—
(1)
the contract or easement shall remain in force; and
(2)
the Secretary may require the owner or operator to refund all or part of any payments received under the program, with interest on the payments as determined appropriate by the Secretary.