Applying for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Permit

ATV Transportation in Glacier Bay National Preserve, Dry Bay.

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Businesses and individuals may not conduct commercial activities in the park without a valid CUA permit or in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the CUA.

A CUA permit is 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 in Glacier Bay,
• use park resources,
• result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit.

CUA Application Portal

The application period for all Glacier Bay CUAs is November 1 to April 30. A fully completed application package including insurance, fee payment, and other required documentation must be submitted by the April 30 deadline.

The National Park Service 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.

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An instructional video, is available below, if you need help using the new online system.

 

 

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  How to Apply for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Permit

  This video shows how a business can apply for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) permit through an online system.

  Duration:

  18 minutes, 31 seconds

 

Application Checklist

Your CUA application will require the following;

• An Alaska businesss license.
• Receipt of application and management fee.
• First Aid and CPR certifications for guides.
• Aircraft, vessel, and vehicle certification of documentation or licenses and expiration dates.
• Proof of insurance, view the minimum insurance requirements here.
• A.M. Best Identification Number of the insurance company. All insurers must be admitted (licensed) in the state in which the permittee is domiciled.
• Statement explaining your policy regarding the use of Acknowledgement of Risk forms. You cannot require visitors to sign a waiver of liability statement, insurance disclaimer, or indemnification agreement. If you provide high-risk services, you may advise visitors of risks associated with the activity through the use of a Visitor Acknowledgement of Risk Form (Template). If you wish to modify the VAR you may not include "waiver of liability" language and must have park approval before using the modified form.
• Advertising brochure and website address

Glacier Bay Commercial Use Authorization Fee Schedule

Application Fee
$350 for first application submitted
$250 for subsequent applications submitted within the same CUA season

Management Fee
$100 due annually with Annual CUA Report

Monitoring Fee for Alsek River Rafting Operators (due Nov 15)
Greater of $1000 or a per-person fee (in U.S. Funds) adjusted annually based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index.