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:
A CUA 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:
Businesses and individuals may not conduct commercial activities in the park without a valid CUA or in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the CUA. Program UpdatesThe National Park Service (NPS) has developed an online CUA system designed to standardize, modernize, and streamline the CUA application and reporting process for NPS staff and applicants. The opening of the online system was launched and tested by parks who opted in during Phase I; the application was a success! How to Apply for a CUAApply for a CUA by accessing the online application portal. Companies will be required to set up an account and upload all the required documents and pay the application fee through the CUA Portal. Watch this Video on how to apply for a CUA CUA Applications will be accepted year-round, all permits will expire on December 31st, regardless of when they were issued. Complete applications should be submitted a minimum of 45 days in advance of first trip to allow time for processing. Applications will no longer accepted through the Glen Canyon CUA Office. Beginning in 2025, applications must be submitted through the online portal. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. CUAs are issued by the NPS pursuant to authorities contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 5.3 and the 16 U.S.C. 5966 (P.L. 105-391, Section 418). Authorized Services Available in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
For Current CUA holders - Annual ReportsAll CUA Holders must fill out the following forms: Additional InformationGlen Canyon National Recreation Area Revocation And Suspension PolicyThe NPS may terminate a CUA upon violation of any of the CUA conditions or at the discretion of the Superintendent, at his or her discretion, may take actions other than those identified and retains the authority to immediately suspend, restrict or revoke a CUA or deny a future CUA application for reasons not covered in this policy memorandum. This policy memorandum is intended to provide guidance regarding the actions taken in the event of a permittee violation (as defined in this policy). |
Last updated: November 12, 2024