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citation: "50 C.F.R. §§ 29.60–29.64"
title: "50"
from: "29.60"
to: "29.64"
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url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/29.60..29.64"
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# §29.60. Do I need an operations permit for my pre-existing operation?


No. Pre-existing operations are those conducted as of December 14, 2016 without an approved permit from the Service or prior to a boundary change or establishment of a new refuge. Your pre-existing operations may be continued without an operations permit, but you are required to operate in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, and are subject to applicable provisions of this subpart, including requirements for a permit when you propose to conduct new operations or to modify pre-existing operations.


# §29.61. What information must I provide to the Service?


You must submit the following information to the Service where your pre-existing operation is occurring by February 13, 2017 or 90 days after a boundary change or establishment of a new refuge:

- (a) Documentation demonstrating that you hold the right to operate on Service-administered lands or waters.
- (b) **The names, phone numbers, and addresses of your—**
  - (1) Primary company representative;
  - (2) Representative responsible for field supervision; and
  - (3) **Representative responsible for emergency response.**
- (c) A brief description of your current operations, and any anticipated changes to current operations, including:
  - (1) A scaled map clearly delineating your existing area of operations;
  - (2) Documentation of the current operating methods, surface equipment, materials produced or used, and monitoring methods; and
  - (3) Copies of all plans and permits required by local, State, and Federal agencies, including a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan if required by Environmental Protection Agency regulations at [40 CFR part 112](/cfr/40/part112.md).

# §29.62. What if I intend to conduct new operations or modify my pre-existing operations?

- (a) You must obtain an operations permit before conducting operations that are begun after December 14, 2016 for those new operations in accordance with [§§ 29.90 through 29.97](/cfr/50/29.90..29.97.md), Operations Permit: Application, and all applicable requirements of this subpart.
- (b) You must obtain an operations permit prior to modifying your pre-existing operations for that modification in accordance with [§§ 29.90 through 29.97](/cfr/50/29.90..29.97.md), Operations Permit: Application, and all applicable requirements of this subpart.

# §29.63. What plugging and reclamation requirements apply to my pre-existing operations?


Upon completion of your production operation, you are subject to the reclamation standards in [§ 29.117(d)](/cfr/50/29.117.md?p=d). You must obtain an operations permit in accordance with [§§ 29.90 through 29.97](/cfr/50/29.90..29.97.md), Operations Permit: Application, and all applicable requirements of this subpart, prior to plugging your well and conducting site reclamation.


# §29.64. What other provisions apply to my operations?


Your pre-existing operations are also subject to the following regulations in this part 29:

- (a) § [29.120(b)](/cfr/50/29.120.md?p=b), [(d)](/cfr/50/29.120.md?p=d), [(f)](/cfr/50/29.120.md?p=f), and [(g)](/cfr/50/29.120.md?p=g) and § [29.121(a)](/cfr/50/29.121.md?p=a) and [(c)-(f)](/cfr/50/29.121.md?p=c..f);
- (b) [§ 29.170(a)](/cfr/50/29.170.md?p=a);
- (c) §§ [29.180](/cfr/50/29.180.md) and [29.181](/cfr/50/29.181.md);
- (d) [§ 29.190](/cfr/50/29.190.md); and
- (e) [§ 29.200](/cfr/50/29.200.md).