Commercial Use Authorization applications for guided astronomy and hiking tours in Haleakala National Park are being accepted through Sunday.

Up to four astronomy tour permits and up to six guided hiking tour permits will be issued. All applications must be received by the park no later than 4 p.m. Sunday. All CUAs issued will be valid for up to two years.

To obtain an application, go to www.nps.gov/hale/parkmgmt/businesswithpark.htm.

A CUA allows an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park.  A multistep process will be used to select the CUA vendors. If there are more qualified applicants than available CUAs, a competitive process will be used to evaluate and award CUAs. 

It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract or other written agreement, the Haleakala National Park news release said.

For more information on the process, permits and to view the park’s Commercial Services Plan, visit www.nps.gov/hale/parkmgmt or contact Lahela Park by email at HALE_Commercial_Manager@nps.gov.