The Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) application gathers information necessary to determine the qualifications and ability of a business to provide visitor services in a park. Visitor services include, but are not limited to, mountain climbing guides, boat repair services, transportation services, tours, canoe livery operations, hunting guides, retail sales at festivals, fun runs, catering services and dozens of other visitor services. The CUA reporting form collects visitor use information, financial information, and reportable injury information necessary to manage the authorized commercial operations within a park.
US Code:
54 USC 101925
Name of Law: The Concession Management Improvement Act of 1998
US Code:
54 USC 100101
Name of Law: Organic Act
We made adjustments in hour and cost burden estimates because the number of received CUA applications fluctuates on a yearly basis. Over the last three years the NPS has seen an annual increase of approximately 800 CUA applicants.
Requirements for CUA Monthly Reports are decided at the park level. Numerous comments were received regarding the new requirement for monthly reporting at KATM. Public concerns were voiced during public meetings with current and potential CUA holders at KATM. The park addressed those concerns by requiring only those CUA holders who provide transportation to the park to submit monthly reports in order to maintain an accurate visitor count.
In addition, the individual burden hours were eliminated because all CUA holders are licensed businesses, not individuals. Therefore, all burden for this collection is being reported under the Private Sector category.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Commercial Use Authorization Monthly Report (private sector)