50 CFR §29.170
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- (a)If your operations are being conducted under § 29.44, you must notify the Service in writing within 30 calendar days from the date the new operator acquires the rights to conduct operations. Your written notification must include:
- (1)The names and addresses of the person or entity conveying the right and of the person or entity acquiring the right;
- (2)The effective date of transfer;
- (3)The description of the rights, assets, and liabilities being transferred and which ones, if any, are being reserved by the previous operator; and
- (4)A written acknowledgement from the new operator that the contents of the notification are true and correct.
- (b)If your operations are being conducted under § 29.43 or an operations permit:
- (1)You must provide notice under paragraph (a) of this section.
- (2)You remain responsible for compliance with your operations permit, and we will retain your financial assurance until the new operator:
- (i)Adopts and agrees in writing to conduct operations in accordance with all terms and conditions of your operations permit;
- (ii)Provides financial assurance with us that is acceptable to the Service and made payable to the Service; and
- (iii)Receives written notification from the Service that transfer of the operations permit has been approved.