National Park Service 12/26/2018

United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Lake Chelan National Recreation Area < 1, ` AN. o Ross Lake National Recreation Area North Cascades National Park 810 State Route 20 'was,wj9 Sedro-Woolley,Washington 98284-9394 IN REPLY REFER TO: Dear applicant: Thank you for your interest in applying for a Commercial Use Authorization(CUA)with North Cascades National Park. Services and activities permitted under a CUA must be appropriate for visitors to North Cascades National Park. It's important that your application include as much detail as possible about the activities you wish to receive a permit for,and that all required documents and certifications be completed and returned to the park in a timely manner. There are two separate application and/or renewal packages for CUAs: 1. One package is for first-time applicants,or Permittees who's CUA has expired and who are seeking to re-apply for a new permit; 2. The second package is for Permittees who have a current,two-year CUA,but need to submit annual information and/or updated certifications in order to keep their permit in force for the second year. This application package is for first-time applicants and those entities whose two-year permit expired and who are seeking to re-apply for a new permit. This form should be used for all commercial entities and non-profit organizations who are providing guided services in the park. There are two parts to this application package: Part 1: Application Form provides basic information that must be submitted to the park to be considered for a permit. Part 2: Supplemental Information includes additional information regarding Commercial Use Authorization Requirements and required documents that Park will need prior to approving a CUA. Please complete Part 1 of the application,and review Part 2:Supplemental Information for additional requirements regarding CUAs. Return the completed application form,along with payment of$100 for the required non-refundable application fee,to the address listed at the top of this letter. Fees may be paid on-line through pay.gov. The link is:www.pay.gov.com. Search for North Cascades National Park and choose the form"North Cascades NP Commercial Use Authorization Fees. Follow the instructions on the screen to make payment. Payment may also be made by check or money order made to"NPS-DOI". Once we receive your completed application package,we will review the form for completeness and contact you if we have any questions or need clarification. If all information is complete and meets requirements,we will provide you with a copy of the permit for your review. If you agree to the conditions and wish to continue the permit process,sign the permit and return it to to us with the annual fee totaling$150. This fee includes$100 for administration and$50 for monitoring. If payment is made electroncially,please forward us a copy of the reciept you received through pay.gov.The CUA is not effective until all of the required documentation has been received by the Park and the Permit has been signed by the Superintendent. Once finalized, we will return a completed copy of your permit to you for your files. Additional reservation fees may apply if the activities you conduct require you to obtain a backcountry permit for travel within North Cascades National Park Complex. If you have additional questions,please contact Tammra Sterling at 360/854-7213 or by email at tammra_sterling@nps.gov. Applications may be faxed to 360/856-1934. Sincerely, Concessions and Commercial Services Office 1