Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)
A commercial use authorization is a permit that authorizes suitable commercial services to park area visitors in limited circumstances. The term of a CUA may not exceed 2 years and no preferential right of renewal or similar provisions for renewal may be provided.
Through the use of approximately 360 commercial use authorizations, the National Park Service, Alaska Region provides commercial visitor services that are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment.
Laws, Regulations & Policies
- Sec. 418. Commercial Use Authorizations - page 20 of PDF.
- NPS Management Policies
- Compendiums for Alaska Park Units
- Revocation Policy (CUA)
- Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Interim Guidelines
- Insurance Requirements
Application Process
To apply for a CUA permit, carefully read the instructions, park-specific stipulations, and complete the application. Permits may be good for one or two years.
- Instructions for CUA Application
- CUA Application Form (formerly IBP)
- Alsek River Rafting-CUA Application-Glacier Bay
- Request to Amend a Current CUA
- Fee Schedule
- Special Use Permit (Non-Profit Organizations)
- Katmai 2009 Business Partner Meeting Schedule for CUAs
Annual Reporting Requirements
Big Game Transport Reporting Requirements:
Licensed Big Game Transporters
All Licensed Big Game Transporters (activity/service code “HT”) must submit a copy of their State of Alaska's Big Game Transporter Activity Report (Form #08-4349) to National Park Service, Concessions Division, 240 West 5th Avenue #114, Anchorage, AK 99501 by February 1st of each year for the preceding calendar year. The Report can also be faxed to 907-644-3813 or 644-3801 but must be received by February 1st. Failure to submit a copy of the form to the NPS will result in suspension of the authorization.
Activity Report Forms
As a condition of the CUA, each holder is required to submit an activity summary report and gross receipt report form by November 15th of each year. These reports should be submitted regardless of whether the holder used the authorization. Reports are to be received by November 15th of each year unless specified otherwise in the park-specific stipulations below. This includes the Gross Receipt Report form below.
Guiding, Tours & Shuttle Service Activity Report
Air Taxi & Incidental Hunt Transporters Form
Glacier Bay NP&Pr Activity & Sportfish Forms
Glacier Bay NP&Pr - SAMPLE Sportfishing Survey
Glacier Bay NP&Pr-Charter Vessel Activity
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: (August Report) (November Report)
Kenai Fjords NP - Day Use Summary (Exit Glacier & Harding Icefield)
Kenai Fjords NP - Voluntary Backcountry Registration
KATM/ALAG Activity and Bill Collection Form - Excel Format
KATM/ALAG Activity and Bill Collection Form - PDF
Brooks Camp Activity and Bill Collection Form - Excel Format
Brooks Camp Activity and Bill Collection Form - PDF
ANIA Activity and Bill Collection Form - Excel Format
ANIA Activity and Bill Collection Form - PDF
Lake Clark NP&Pr Activity and Bill Collection Form - Excel Format
Lake Clark NP&Pr Activity and Bill Collection Form - PDF
Financial Report Forms
Gross Receipts Report
Annual Survey Gross Receipts Report - Klondike Gold Rush NHP Only
Other Forms
Address Change Request Form
Park Specific Operating Stipulations
The NPS has developed standard conditions and park-specific stipulations by which CUA Holders must adhere to while operating under the CUA. It is very important that applicants read and understand these stipulations/conditions and park compendiums prior to applying for the CUA
Doing Business With the Parks (CUA Related Info)
In addition to the Park-Specific Stipulations each park unit provides a website with additional park-specific CUA information, including park compendiums. It is very important that applicants read and understand these stipulations/conditions and park compendiums prior to applying for the CUA.
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