Code of Federal Regulations Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries § 50.86.73 How long must I operate and maintain a BIG–funded facility, and who is responsible for the cost of facility operation and maintenance?

(a) You must operate and maintain a BIG–funded facility for its authorized purpose for its useful life. See §§ 86.3, 86.43(f), and 86.74.

(b) Catastrophic events may shorten the useful life of a BIG–funded facility. If it is not feasible or is cost-prohibitive to repair or replace the BIG–funded facility, you may ask to revise the grant to reduce the useful-life obligation.

(c) You are responsible for the costs of the operation and maintenance of the BIG–funded facility for its useful life, except as allowed at § 86.14(b).