Common use of Amendment of the Permit Clause in Contracts

Amendment of the Permit. The Permit, if issued, may only be amended in writing and with notification to ODWC stating the proposed amendment or modification. The Permit may be amended by the USFWS to accommodate changed circumstances in accordance with all applicable legal requirements including, but not limited to the ESA, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the USFWS’ permit regulations at 50 CFR 13 and 50 CFR 17, but such amendment shall require the agreement of ODWC. ODWC can propose an amendment to its Permit by providing a statement describing the proposed amendment and the reasons for it to the USFWS. Upon issuance of a proposed amendment or modification, ODWC will coordinate a meeting with, or conference call to, the affected parties (CI holders) and discuss and provide explanation of the amendment. Amendments or modifications made in accordance with Section 10 of the ESA will become final when signed by the ODWC (Permit Holder) and the Service. Approved amendments shall be attached to the original CCAA. Amendments or modifications to CIs will become final when signed by the affected parties and attached to the original CCAA.