Commercial Use Authorizations

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a permit that authorizes appropriate commercial services to park area visitors in limited circumstances. The term of a CUA may not exceed two (2) years and no preferential right of renewal or similar provisions for renewal may be provided. A CUA is not transferable and does not authorize the use of fixed commercial facilities with the park. The service must originate and terminate outside the park, no money changes hands and no commercial solicitation can occur on park lands.

Laws, Regulations and Policies
Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998, Sec. 418 - see page 20 of PDF
NPS Management Policies, Sec. 10.3
Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Interim Guidelines
Suspension, Restriction, Revocation, Denial Policy (CUA)
Buffalo National River Superintendent Compendium

Application Process
To apply for a CUA permit, carefully read the Application Instructions, permit conditions prior to completing the Application.

CUA Application Instructions
CUA Application
CUA Conditions - Attachment A
CUA Conditions - Attachment B
CUA Conditions - Attachment C

CUA Reports
As a condition of the CUA, the permittee is required to submit monthly activity reports and an annual gross receipt report.

CUA Monthly Activity Report
CUA Annual Gross Receipts Report

CUA Application Procedure
Requests for a CUA application may be made in person at park headquarters, via telephone, email or letter. The application form may be downloaded from the park website. A completed application and the non-refundable application fee are required before an application can be processed. Park contact information is:

Concessions Specialist	Telephone: [phone]
Buffalo National River	FAX: [phone]
402 N. Walnut St., Suite 136	Website: www.nps.gov/buff
Harrison, AR 72601

Applications will be returned to the applicant if submitted incomplete, cannot be approved as submitted, or are received without payment or without a social security or Federal Tax Identification Number.