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Title 36Parks, Forests, and Public PropertyPart / Section
Chapter INational Park Service, Department of the Interior1 – 199
Part 51Concession Contracts51.1 – 51.104
Subpart JAssignment or Encumbrance of Concession Contracts51.84 – 51.97
§ 51.84What special terms must I know to understand this part?
§ 51.85What assignments require the approval of the Director?
§ 51.86What encumbrances require the approval of the Director?
§ 51.87Does the concessioner have an unconditional right to receive the Director's approval of an assignment or encumbrance?
§ 51.88What happens if an assignment or encumbrance is completed without the approval of the Director?
§ 51.89What happens if there is a default on an encumbrance approved by the Director?
§ 51.90How does the concessioner get the Director's approval before making an assignment or encumbrance?
§ 51.91What information may the Director require in the application?
§ 51.92What are standard proformas?
§ 51.93If the transaction includes more that one concession contract, how must required information be provided?
§ 51.94What information will the Director consider when deciding to approve a transaction?
§ 51.95Does the Director's approval of an assignment or encumbrance include any representations of any nature?
§ 51.96May the Director amend or extend a concession contract for the purpose of facilitating a transaction?
§ 51.97May the Director open to renegotiation or modify the terms of a concession contract as a condition to the approval of a transaction?