The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to announce the launch of the online Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Visitor Use Reporting system (VURn). The system is designed to streamline administrative reporting procedures for both CUA holders and the NPS. VURn facilitates the collection and analysis of commercial visitor use data in Interior Region 11 – Alaska and provides a more user friendly and flexible reporting process than available in the past. The system is compatible with mobile devices, Apple products, and PCs, and if needed, a mostly offline option is available using Excel Workbooks like the workbooks CUA holders currently use.
Each permit year, CUA holders are required to submit two types of reports, the Annual Report (Form 10-660) and Activity Reports for each park unit in which the holder was authorized to operate. Beginning with the 2023 season, CUA holders in Alaska will use the online system to submit Activity Report information as required by CUA permit conditions.
CUA holders are required to submit Activity Reports in VURn before November 15th for all NPS units in Alaska except Denali NP&P. CUA holders in Denali NP&P must submit final activity reports in VURn by January 31, following the year of operation. Early report submission is encouraged. Detailed reporting requirements are included in regional and park specific permit conditions.
Annual Report (Form 10-660)
2024 Annual Report and Submission Instructions
Annual Reports are due before November 15th annually for all park units in Interior Region 11 - Alaska except Denali NP&P. Reports are due to Denali NP&P by January 31, following the year of operation.
Online Activity Reporting - Visitor Use Reporting System (VURn)
Activity reports are required for each park unit in which an operator holds a current CUA. Reports must be submitted through the Visitor Use Reporting System (VURn) even if a CUA holder did not operate in one or more of their permitted park units.
Access the Visitor Use Reporting System (VURn) at https://irma.nps.gov/VURn/
Registration with the National Park Service Integrated Resource Management Application (IRMA) is the first step to create an account in VURn. Review the Visitor Use Reporting System CUA Holder User Guide, linked below, for instructions. When creating an account, use the same email address used on your most recent CUA application to expedite your account setup. System access is limited to current CUA holders.
Beginning in 2024, a Login.gov account is required to access the Visitor Use Reporting system (VURn). This 3 minute video provides instructions on linking your existing IRMA - VURn account to Login.gov.
UPDATE! VURn was updated on November 22, 2024 with several system enhancements. Many CUA holder suggestions have been implemented. The feature changes and Login.gov update with be added to the system User Guide as soon as possible. Please note, to import trips to VURn, CUA holders must download a new import template from the system. Reference User Guide Video 5 or the PDF User Guide, both linked below, for template download instructions. If you missed the 2024 reporting deadline and need assistance with your current Excel template, email us as soon as possible. UPDATE!
VURn System Resources
Visitor Use Reporting System CUA Holder User Guide - YouTube
Access this YouTube playlist to watch instructional videos and learn how to use the system. The playlist includes five videos (5 - 10 minutes each) which provide a system orientation and walk through areas such as entering trips in VURn, submitting your final activity report, downloading a VURn compatible Excel template, and more.
Visitor Use Reporting System CUA Holder User Guide - PDF Guide
Use this guide independently or with the instructional videos. The guide walks through how to create a VURn account through IRMA, entering trip data in VURn, accessing your fee summary report, frequently asked questions, and more.
If you need assistance with access to VURn or reporting, please email akr_activityreports@nps.gov.
Visitor Use Area Maps
VURn uses a defined set of locations unique to each park unit. Use the links below to access reporting location maps.
Email us to request a georeferenced map.
Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve (ANIA)
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (BELA)
Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR)
Denali National Park & Preserve (DENA)
Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve (GAAR)
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (GLBA)
Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alagnak Wild & Scenic River (KATM) (ALAG)
Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ)
Klondike Gold Rush National Histrical Park (KLGO)
Kobuk Valley National Park (KOVA)
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve (LACL)
Noatak National Preserve (NOAT)
Sitka National Historical Park (SITK)
Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST)
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve (YUCH)
Last updated: November 22, 2024