Commercial use authorizations (CUAs) are one method of authorizing commercial visitor services.
CUA Directory -- Find contact information for current Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) holders
Commercial Use Authorization InformationPark-Specific Provisions CUA Fees CUA Application and Yearly Fees: This fee covers the costs associated with the administrative process of preparing and issuing the CUA, including National Environmental Policy Act and cultural compliance approval if applicable. This fee includes the cost of operating. The CUA fee and application fee should be submitted along with your application form. Make your remittance payable to the National Park Service. The 2020 annual fee is $475. All CUAs will be written to expire on December 31, 2020, with the exception of waterfowl guiding. The 2020 fee for Waterfowl Guiding is $237.50 and the season runs six months from September 1 of the current year until February 28 of the next year. Liability Insurance Annual Survey Report: The annual survey report (Attachment D of the permit) for 2020 CUAs is due by January 15, 2021 (submit this form after your season of operation). Failure to return this form by the due date is grounds for revocation or non-renewal of your CUA. CUA DocumentsCUA Permit Letter 2017 (pdf, 95 Kb) Information requests, application packages, and other forms should be submitted to:
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Last updated: October 20, 2023