# 50 C.F.R. § 29.10 (2026): Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 29.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter I: UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 29: LAND USE MANAGEMENT / Subpart B: Rights-of-Way General Regulations / § 29.10: § 29.10   Definitions.

## Text

In this subpart, the following terms will have the meanings set forth in this section.
ANILCA
means the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101
et seq.
).
Applicant
means an entity that has submitted an application for a right-of-way permit.
Compatible use
means a proposed or existing wildlife-dependent recreational use or any other use of a national wildlife refuge that, based on sound professional judgment, will not materially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of the National Wildlife Refuge System mission or the purposes of the national wildlife refuge. The term “inconsistent” in section 28(b)(1) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 185) means a use that is not compatible.
Department
means the U.S. Department of the Interior unless otherwise specified.
National Fish Hatchery System land
means lands and waters, and interests therein, administered by the Secretary to propagate and distribute fish and other aquatic animal life and managed for the protection of all species of wildlife.
National Wildlife Refuge System land
means lands and waters, and interests therein, administered by the Secretary under the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), as amended, including wildlife refuges, game ranges, wildlife management areas, conservation areas, waterfowl production areas, and other areas administered for the protection and conservation of fish, wildlife, and plant species.
Other lands
mean all other lands, or interests therein, and waters administered by the Secretary through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that are not included in the National Wildlife Refuge System or the National Fish Hatchery System,
e.g.,
administrative sites.
Permit holder
means an entity that holds a current, fully executed right-of-way permit
ervation of fish, wildlife, and plant species.
Other lands
mean all other lands, or interests therein, and waters administered by the Secretary through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that are not included in the National Wildlife Refuge System or the National Fish Hatchery System,
e.g.,
administrative sites.
Permit holder
means an entity that holds a current, fully executed right-of-way permit.
Permitted area
means the area of land or water mapped, described, and authorized for use, including construction, operation, maintenance, as well as routes and means of access, in a right-of-way permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Regional Director
means the official in charge of a region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or an authorized representative of the Regional Director.
Right-of-way permit
means a discretionary and revocable permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to authorize a use on, under, or over Federal lands, excluding uses that are included in a contract for services to a Service facility and excluding uses requested by the Service to benefit the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System or the National Fish Hatchery System. A right-of-way permit does not grant, convey, or imply transfer of title to any interest in, including a leasehold or easement interest in, the lands or waters authorized for use.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 29.10 (2026) § 29.10   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_10.md)
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- [50 C.F.R. § 29.12 (2026) § 29.12   Preexisting uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_12.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.13 (2026) § 29.13   Compatibility-determination requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_13.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.14 (2026) § 29.14   Preapplication meeting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_14.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.15 (2026) § 29.15   General application procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_15.md)
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- [50 C.F.R. § 29.22 (2026) § 29.22   Disposal, transfer, or termination of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_22.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.23 (2026) § 29.23   Required payment for use and occupancy of National Wildlife Refuge System land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_23.md)

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