# 50 C.F.R. § 29.13 (2026): Compatibility-determination requirement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P29_S29_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 29.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** Compatibility-determination requirement
- **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 / § 29.13: § 29.13   Compatibility-determination requirement.

## Text

The Service will not issue or renew a right-of-way permit across National Wildlife Refuge System land if the use would conflict with the goals or objectives in an approved refuge management plan. The Service will not issue or renew a right-of-way permit across National Wildlife Refuge System land unless the agency determines that the use is a compatible use in accordance with the requirements and procedures of § 25.21 of this chapter. The requirements and procedures of § 26.41(c) of this chapter apply to any requested maintenance of or modifications to an existing right-of-way except as modified by any other prevailing provision of law. None of the requirements in this subpart apply to the access of privately owned minerals or to activities explicitly authorized by a permanent right or right-of-way obtained prior to acquisition by the United States, nor do they apply when access is required by any other prevailing provision of law. No compatibility determination is necessary to permit or renew a right-of-way across lands outside the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System.

## 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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