Title 49 CFR 24 separates the acquisition and relocation activities with the intent to preclude global settlements, which is the packaging of relocation entitlements with the fair market value to reach an administrative settlement in the acquisition.

Global settlements are not consistent with the requirements of the Uniform Act in that relocation benefits shall be determined in accordance with specific fact-based criteria. Relocation benefits are a reimbursement of eligible expenses which requires certain actions on the displacee's part prior to receiving a payment. Any settlement of relocation benefits is considered to be in noncompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.