36 CFR §14.13
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- (a)Right-of-way permit transfers are necessary when a current permittee intends to convey ownership or control of and responsibility for the use and lands and waters, and operation and maintenance to a new entity.
- (b)The NPS will not consider a transfer request until both of the following have occurred:
- (1)The current permittee has provided a written request to the NPS that is signed by a representative legally authorized to bind the permittee, that contains the permit number and a statement clearly describing the reason for the requested transfer.
- (2)The new entity has provided the NPS with written notice of its acceptance of and agreement to comply with the terms and conditions of the existing right-of-way permit. The written notice must be signed by a representative legally authorized to bind the new entity, and must contain the following information:
- (i)Name of the entity;
- (ii)Address and phone number of the entity;
- (iii)Name, title, and contact information of the representative of the entity assuming responsibility for the right-of-way permit;
- (iv)Statement affirming that the existing permitted uses, permitted areas, and purposes specified in the right-of-way permit remain the same;
- (v)Proof of acceptable financial assurance and liability insurance, if required as a condition of the right-of-way permit, or requested as a modification by the NPS;
- (vi)Proof of eligibility and suitability to hold a right-of-way permit as required by § 14.4 and § 14.5 of this part; and
- (vii)Any additional information that the NPS may require by written request.
- (c)The decision to approve a transfer is at the discretion of the NPS. A right-of-way permit transfer will be documented as an amendment to the existing right-of-way permit and will be reviewed and executed using the procedures that apply to the review and execution of right-of-way permits in paragraphs (a)-(d) in § 14.5 of this part.
- (d)Unless and until a transfer is approved in writing by the NPS, the current permittee named on the right-of-way permit will remain responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of the right-of-way permit, including all financial obligations.