# Endangered and Threatened Species; Transfer of Certain Permits
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-09-13 · Effective 2002-10-15 · 67 FR 57970
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-23397
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 57970
- **Publication date:** 2002-09-13
- **Effective date:** 2002-10-15
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 011130288-2205-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues a final rule that allows the transfer of certain permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. This final rule allows the transfer of incidental take permits and enhancement of survival permits associated with Safe Harbor Agreements with Assurances or Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances. Currently, if a permit holder wants to sell land or business operations covered by a permit to a new owner, the new owner would need to apply for a separate permit. Regulations pertaining to similar permits issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) allow such transfers. This final rule will revise NMFS regulations to allow transfers, promoting efficiency and consistency with USFWS regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/13/02-23397/endangered-and-threatened-species-transfer-of-certain-permits)
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