---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 29.171"
title: "50"
number: "29.171"
heading: "What must I do if operations are transferred to me?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/29.171"
---

# §29.171. What must I do if operations are transferred to me?

- (a) If another operator transfers operations conducted under [§ 29.44](/cfr/50/29.44.md), as the transferee you may continue operating under the requirements of that section, but:
  - (1) Within 30 calendar days from the date of the transfer, you must provide to the Service:
    - (i) Documentation demonstrating that you hold the right to operate; and
    - (ii) **The names, phone numbers, and addresses of your—**
      - (A) Primary company representative;
      - (B) Representative responsible for field supervision; and
      - (C) **Representative responsible for emergency response.**
  - (2) Within 90 days, or as otherwise agreed to by the Service, submit an operations permit application in compliance with [§§ 29.90-29.97](/cfr/50/29.90-29.97.md), Operations Permit: Application, that must be approved in compliance with applicable provisions of this subpart and under the timelines outlined in [§§ 29.100-29.103](/cfr/50/29.100-29.103.md), Operations Permit: Application Review and Approval.
- (b) If another operator transfers operations conducted under [§ 29.43](/cfr/50/29.43.md) or an operations permit, you must within 30 days of commencing transferred operations:
  - (1) **Provide documentation demonstrating that you hold the right to operate.**
  - (2) **Provide the names, phone numbers, and addresses of your—**
    - (i) Primary company representative;
    - (ii) Representative responsible for field supervision; and
    - (iii) **Representative responsible for emergency response.**
  - (3) Agree in writing to conduct operations in accordance with all terms and conditions of the previous operator's permit.
  - (4) **File financial assurance with us that is acceptable to the Service and made payable to the Service.**
  - (5) **Receive written approval from the Service for the transfer of the operation's permit.**
- (c) You may modify operations transferred to you in accordance with [§ 29.160](/cfr/50/29.160.md).

## Notes

### Source

Source: 81 FR 79971, Nov. 14, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd, 685, 690d, 715i, 725, 3161; 30 U.S.C. 185; 31 U.S.C. 3711, 9701; 40 U.S.C. 319; 43 U.S.C. 315a; 113 Stat. 1501A-140.

### Source

Source: 31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, unless otherwise noted.