Commercial Use Authorizations
Questions? Contact
Brenda Coleman
907-644-3362
brenda_coleman@nps.gov
A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) 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 325 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
Application Forms and Instructions
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.
End of Season Report Forms
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 (Required regardless of whether CUA was used).
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.
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MAPS (click on link to view/print maps)
Katmai, Alagnak, Aniakchak, Brooks Camp
Lake Clark
Financial Report Forms
Gross Receipts Report (Paper Copy)
Gross Receipts Report - Klondike Gold Rush NHP Only
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.
Denali & Glacier Bay stipulations (activity specific)
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.
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