The section authorizes the National Park Service to issue CUAs to individuals, corporations, and other entities to provide commercial services to park visitors in limited circumstances. Visit the National Park Service CUA website for more information about this program.

Sep 30, 2024 · 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. We began accepting CUA applications through the online system in fifty-four parks for the 2024 CUA season.

This authorization is provided through the issuance of Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs). In Everglades National Park, CUAs are issued for a period not to exceed ONE (1) year with expiration on or before November 15th.

Providing Visitor Services Through CUAs. A commercial use authorization (CUA) allows you to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park unit.

Feb 20, 2025 · 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 ...

Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) may be issued to persons (referring to individuals, corporations and other entities) to provide commercial service to park area visitors in limited circumstances. CUAs are not concession contracts.

What is a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)? Public Law 105-391, Section 418, which was signed in 1998, provides for the issuance of Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) to a private person, corporation, or other entity to provide suitable commercial services for park area visitors.

What is a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)? Public Law 105-391, Section 418, which was signed in 1998, provides for the issuance of Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) to a private person, corporation, or other entity to provide appropriate commercial services to visitors of units of the National Park Service.

Mar 11, 2025 · 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.

Oct 17, 2024 · You can find specific information about CUA application and management fees by checking individual park websites and the online CUA system, or contacting the park’s CUA office.