Commercial Use Authorizations

Historic Fort Pulaski's sallyport at sunset.

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What is a CUA?

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a business permit with the National Park Service that authorizes an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park area. The National Park Service will only issue CUAs for commercial activities and visitor services that: 

• Are determined to be an appropriate use of Fort Pulaski National Monument; 
• Will have minimal impact on Fort Pulaski National Monument’s resources and values; and 
• Are consistent with Fort Pulaski National Monument’s purpose, management plans, policies, and regulations. 

A CUA may be required if you, as an individual, organization, or company, provide any goods, activities, services, agreements, or other function for members, clients, or the public that:

• take place at least in part at Fort Pulaski National Monument, 
• use park resources, and
• result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit. 

 

Fort Pulaski National Monument's damaged wall, viewed on a foggy morning.

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The Following Services Require CUAs at Fort Pulaski National Monument

• Commercial Group Transportation
• Guided Wildlife Viewing

How do I apply for a CUA?

The NPS is excited to announce the development and deployment of the online CUA system. The system is designed to standardize, modernize, and streamline the CUA application and reporting process. The system allows potential CUA applicants and CUA holders to view available CUA opportunities, apply for CUAs, submit required CUA reports, and pay CUA fees.

Here are the steps for completing a CUA application at Fort Pulaski National Monument:

• Create a Login.gov account for your company and update your company profile.
• Log in to the NPS CUA website, search “Fort Pulaski,” and select Fort Pulaski National Monument.
• Select the appropriate CUA opportunity for your company and submit a CUA application for that opportunity.
• Work with the park’s CUA program coordinator to revise the application, as necessary.

What are the CUA Reporting Requirements?

CUA holders must submit an annual report via the online CUA system each year by January 31 for the operations that occurred during the preceding year. This report provides the park with visitation statistics, reportable injury data, and a record of annual gross receipts. Failure to submit the required reports or misrepresentation of statistics or earnings may result in the inability to submit subsequent CUA applications via the online CUA system or the suspension of active CUAs.

CUA Office Contact Information

Max Farley
Park Ranger, Fort Pulaski National Monument
912-219-4233
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