# 50 C.F.R. § 29.12 (2026): Preexisting uses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_12

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 29.12 (2026)
- **Heading:** Preexisting uses
- **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 / § 29.12: § 29.12   Preexisting uses.

## Text

The regulations in this subpart have no impact on permanent rights and rights-of-way in existence prior to acquisition by the United States, except those activities not explicitly authorized by a preexisting right-of-way, as well as activities that fall outside the footprint of such a right-of-way, are subject to § 26.41 of this chapter and the procedures in this subpart.

## 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)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.11 (2026) § 29.11   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_11.md)
- [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)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.16 (2026) § 29.16   Right-of-way permit application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_16.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.17 (2026) § 29.17   Survey plat and legal description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_17.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.18 (2026) § 29.18   Reimbursement of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_18.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.19 (2026) § 29.19   Nature of interest granted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_19.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.20 (2026) § 29.20   Terms and conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_20.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 29.21 (2026) § 29.21   Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_21.md)
- [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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