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43 U.S.C. 1733, 1740, 1763, 1764, and 3003.
70 FR 21058, Apr. 22, 2005, unless otherwise noted.
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To hold a grant under these regulations, you must be:
(a) An individual, association, corporation, partnership, or similar business entity, or a Federal agency or state, tribal, or local government;
(b) Technically and financially able to construct, operate, maintain, and terminate the use of the public lands you are applying for; and
(c) Of legal age and authorized to do business in the State or States where the right-of-way you seek is located.
[70 FR 21058, Apr. 22, 2005, as amended at 89 FR 35678, May 1, 2024]
Another person may act on your behalf if you have authorized that person to do so under the laws of the State where the right-of-way is or will be located.
(a) If you intend to designate another person or entity to act on your behalf or operate as your third-party agent, you must first:
(1) Notify the BLM office having jurisdiction over your grant in writing of your intention and provide a copy of the Power of Attorney, if one exists; and
(2) Provide and then maintain the current contact information for the intended agent.
(b) If you designate an agent or third-party to act on your behalf after you have been issued a grant, you are still responsible for ensuring the terms and conditions of the grant are followed.
[89 FR 25959, Apr. 12, 2024]
(a) If a grant holder dies, any inheritable interest in a grant or lease will be distributed under State law.
(b) If the receiver of a grant or lease is not qualified to hold a grant or lease under § 2803.10 of this subpart, the BLM will recognize the receiver as grant or leaseholder for up to two years, subject to full compliance with all terms, conditions, and stipulations. During that period, the receiver must either become qualified or divest itself of the interest.
[89 FR 35678, May 1, 2024]