What is a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)? A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) allows an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park unit. The National Park Service (NPS) issues CUAs to manage a wide-range of commercial visitor services in addition to road-based tours. The CUA's for Aztec Ruins National Monument are processed under Chaco Culture National Historical Park's permitting system, and therefore, applies to both parks.
Federal law mandates the NPS issue CUAs only for commercial activities and visitor services that:
A CUA is required if you provide any goods, activities, services, agreements, or other function for members, clients, or the public that:
See below for other frequently asked questions about CUAs. The following activities are authorized in Aztec Ruins NM under a CUA permit:
CUAs are issued for a one-year period, from January 1st to December 31st.
The application fee for a CUA is $350.00 for the first service type and $250.00 for any additional service types. This fee is not refundable.
National Park Service policy requires the Superintendent to charge a reasonable fee for CUAs. The park retains such fees to help pay for the cost of the CUA program, including administration, evaluations, monitoring, and training.
Please apply and manage the CUA application through our new portal.
The application and all reports are managed through our new CUA portal. Please search for Chaco Culture NHP under the "Opportunities" tab at the top of the page. Search by park, click on Chaco Culture National Historical Park, and apply under the correct service type. Aztec Ruins National Monument CUA's can be found and applied for under Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
The application fee will be paid through the new CUA portal. All payments are processed through pay.gov.
Annual Financial reports will be managed through the new CUA portal. They are due on January 31st each year.
A minimum of 30 days is required for issuance of a CUA. Delays will occur if application materials are not submitted accurately or completely, or if authorizations needing operator signature are not returned promptly.
CUA Office Contact InformationSharon Hull |
Last updated: November 12, 2024