# 50 CFR § 29.12: Preexisting uses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.12

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 29.12
- **Heading:** Preexisting uses
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM > PART 29—LAND USE MANAGEMENT > Subpart B—Rights-of-Way General Regulations

## 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 CFR § 29.1 § 29.1 May we allow economic uses on national wildlife refuges?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.2 § 29.2 Cooperative land management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.5 § 29.5 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.10 § 29.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.11 § 29.11 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.12 § 29.12 Preexisting uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.13 § 29.13 Compatibility-determination requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.14 § 29.14 Preapplication meeting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.15 § 29.15 General application procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.15.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.16 § 29.16 Right-of-way permit application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.16.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.17 § 29.17 Survey plat and legal description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.17.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.18 § 29.18 Reimbursement of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.18.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.19 § 29.19 Nature of interest granted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.19.md)
- [50 CFR § 29.20 § 29.20 Terms and conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-29.20.md)

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