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Commercial Use Authorizations 

The National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, Public Law 105-391 (Section 418), authorizes NPS, upon request, to issue commercial use authorizations to provide commercial services to park area visitors in limited circumstances. Permits in the form of Commercial Use Authorizations for these activities are required. 

The Park Management Plan limits the total number of these Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) to 30 within four categories: 1) guided fishing trips, 2) dive and/or snorkeling trips, 3) guided wildlife viewing trips and 4) sailing charters. Each CUA is issued for a two year period (the current period is 2012/2013).

**Note: The period for submitting applications for 2012/2013 has ended**