---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 14.13"
title: "36"
number: "14.13"
heading: "Right-of-way permit transfer."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/14.13"
---

# §14.13. Right-of-way permit transfer.

- (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](/cfr/36/14.4.md) and [§ 14.5](/cfr/36/14.5.md) 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)](#a..d) in [§ 14.5](/cfr/36/14.5.md) 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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 54 U.S.C. 100902; 54 U.S.C. 100751; 54 U.S.C. 103104; 31 U.S.C. 9701

### Source

Source: 89 FR 96550, Dec. 5, 2024, unless otherwise noted.