Common use of Succession and Transfer Clause in Contracts

Succession and Transfer. As provided in 50 CFR Section 13.25, if a Cooperator transfers his or her interest in the enrolled lands to another non-federal entity, the new owner has the option to accept the original Cooperators responsibilities and assurances. If the new owner chooses to accept the original Cooperator’s responsibilities and assurances, the Service will regard the new owner or manager as having the same rights and responsibilities with respect to the enrolled lands as the original Cooperator for the remainder of the term of the Landowner Agreement. If the new owner chooses not to participate in the SHA/CCAA Agreement and the activities described in the Landowner Agreement, he or she will retain authorization for incidental take due to otherwise lawful activities via the Biological Opinion, provided the Service is given an opportunity to relocate covered species currently on the property.

Succession and Transfer. As provided in 50 CFR Section 13.25, if a Cooperator transfers his or her interest in the enrolled lands to another non-federal entity, the new owner has the option to accept the original Cooperators Cooperator’s responsibilities and assurances. If the new owner chooses to accept the original Cooperator’s responsibilities and assurances, the Service will regard the new owner or manager as having the same rights and responsibilities with respect to the enrolled lands as the original Cooperator for the remainder of the term of the Landowner Agreement. If the new owner chooses not to participate in the SHA/CCAA Agreement and the activities described in the Landowner Agreement, he or she will retain authorization for incidental take due to otherwise lawful activities via the Biological Opinion, provided the Service is given an opportunity to relocate covered species currently on the property.