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National Park Service requires commercial use authorizations for Crab Island operators
Summary
NPS staff said Crab Island lies in Gulf Islands National Seashore and commercial operators must apply for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) with insurance naming the United States as additionally insured, vessel registrations, monthly county permits, and other documentation; NPS will increase Ranger enforcement.
National Park Service staff told operators that Crab Island is part of Gulf Islands National Seashore and that commercial businesses operating there must hold a commercial use authorization (CUA).
Jennifer Watson, the park’s concession manager, said operators who conduct charters, food or retail sales, or other commercial activity within the defined Crab Island area must apply through the Gulf Islands National Seashore CUA portal and submit required documentation.…
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