Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) for Out of Park Services

Section 418 of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, Public Law 105-391 (Section 418), authorizes (but does not require) NPS, upon request, to issue commercial use authorizations (CUAs) to persons (referring to individuals, corporations and other entities) to provide commercial services to park area visitors in limited circumstances. CUAs provide a simple means to authorize suitable commercial services to visitors in park areas. This CUA, used for "Out-of-Park Services" provide for the incidental use of park area resources by operators who provide commercial services originating and terminating outside of the park area. A CUA of this type may not authorize solicitation of customers, sales, or payment for commercial services to take place within the park area; all of these activities must occur outside of the park area. Prior to 2006, these services were typically authorized by Incidental Business Permits (IBPs)

To apply for a CUA, download the application below:

CUA Application (pdf 165 kb)

If you are applying for a guide fishing permit, please also submit the following documents:

• Copy of Captain's License (front and back)
• Commercial Vessel Registration
• Saltwater License
• General Commercial Liability Insurance (minimum $300,000)

All liability policies are to specify that the insurance company shall have no right of subrogation against the United States of America. If the insurance company declines to issue the waiver, the United States of America must be named as an additional insured on your policy and insurance certificates.

Applications can be mailed to:

Everglades National Park
Permit Coordinator
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733

or faxed to:

305-242-7716, attention Permit Coordinator

For further information contact the Permit Coordinator at 305-242-7732, or click here to e-mail her.