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The National Park Service has terms and conditions on all commercial service agreements. CUA Conditions apply to all Commercial Use Authorizations. Park Specific Conditions are specific terms and conditions based on the services provided at that specific park. These may include but are not limited to limits on locations, times, group size, and employee licenses and certifications. Providing such information to the park superintendent for approval.
Commercially Guided Bicycle Tours
Pass Through Only: Continuation of one-way regional (southwestern Utah and northern Arizona) leader accompanied bicycle tours (non-motorized human pedaled vehicles) through designated portions of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Said bicycle tours within Cedar Breaks National Monument are contingent upon conformance with, and subject to, all conditions included herein. No bicycle activities or business limited to and/or focused upon Cedar Breaks National Monument are authorized by this permit.
Group size of bicycle tours is limited to 30 people, including group leaders and support staff.
CUA Conditions
Additional Information: The National Park Service has terms and conditions on all commercial service agreements. The following terms and conditions will apply to all Commercial Use Authorizations. There may be additional terms and conditions based on the services provided. These may include but are not limited to limits on locations, times, group size, and employee licenses and certifications and providing such information to the park superintendent for approval.
CONDITIONS OF THIS AUTHORIZATION
- False Information: The holder is prohibited from knowingly giving false information. To do so will be considered a breach of conditions and be grounds for revocation: [RE: 36 CFR 2.32(a) (3)].
- Legal Compliance: The holder shall exercise this privilege subject to the supervision of the area Superintendent. The holder shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the area and terms and conditions of the authorization. The holder must acquire all permits or licenses of State or local government, as applicable, necessary to provide the services described above, and must operate in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, all applicable park area policies, procedures and regulations. All vehicles/vessels/aircraft are required to be registered and the operators are required to have the proper licenses to operate them commercially, as required by law or regulation.
- Employee Conduct: The holder must ensure that its employees are hospitable and exercise courtesy and consideration in their relations with the public. The holder must establish appropriate screening, hiring, training, safety, employment, termination and other policies and procedures. The holder must review the conduct of any of its employees whose action or activities are considered by the holder or the Director to be inconsistent with the proper administration of the Area and enjoyment and protection of visitors and must take such actions as are necessary to correct the situation. The holder must maintain, to the greatest extent possible, a drug free work environment.
- Rates: The holder shall provide commercial services under this authorization to visitors at reasonable rates satisfactory to the area Superintendent.
- Operating Conditions: The holder shall provide the authorized commercial services to visitors under operating conditions satisfactory to the area Superintendent.
- Liabilities and Claims: This authorization is issued upon the express condition that the United States, its agents and employees shall be free from all liabilities and claims for damages and/or suits for or by reason of any injury, injuries, or death to any person or persons or property of any kind whatsoever, whether to the person or property of the holder, its agents or employees, or third parties, from any cause or causes whatsoever while in or upon said premises or any part thereof during the term of this authorization or occasioned by any occupancy or use of said premises or any activity carried on by the holder in connection herewith, and the holder hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the United States, its agents, and employees from all liabilities, charges, expenses and costs on account of or by reason of any such injuries, deaths, liabilities, claims, suits or losses however occurring or damages growing out of the same.
- Insurance: Holder agrees to carry liability insurance against claims occasioned by the action or omissions of the holder, its agents and employees in carrying out activities and operations under this authorization. The policy shall name the United States of America as additional insured. Holder agrees to have on file with the park copies of the above insurance with the proper endorsements.
- Exculpatory Agreements: Any exculpatory agreement used by the CUA holder or entity providing services authorized by the CUA must comply with applicable state and federal law and NPS policy. The exculpatory agreement must not waive liability or preclude claims against or require indemnifying the CUA holder or entity providing services authorized by the CUA for gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. The exculpatory agreement must waive liability against the United States by including the following language: “The undersigned further waives liability of the United States and acknowledges and agrees that the United States and its officers and employees are fully released from any liability for injuries, damages, or losses that the undersigned sustains as a result of or in connection with the undersigned’s participation in this activity.” The Service will not as a matter of standard practice, collect, review or approve the exculpatory agreement. The CUA holder may consider consulting with their own counsel in the development of its exculpatory agreement to ensure they comply with NPS policy and Applicable Law. However, the Service reserves the right to review the exculpatory agreement and any modifications or replacements of the agreement at any time during the term of the CUA and require any revisions to ensure all the requirements of NPS policy are met. The NPS also reserves the right to require changes to the exculpatory agreement or, to the extent permitted by law, revoke the allowance to use the exculpatory agreement, if the Service determines the agreement is not compliant. Any determination by the Service that an exculpatory agreement is policy-compliant does not convey the NPS’s view that the agreement is valid, enforceable, or otherwise endorsed by the NPS for any purpose.
- CUA Fees: At a minimum, the holder shall reimburse the park for all costs incurred by the park as a result of accepting and processing the application and managing and monitoring the authorized activity. Administrative costs for the application process must be paid when the application is submitted. Monitoring fees and any additional costs incurred by the park to support the commercial activity will be paid annually or on a more frequent basis as determined by mutual agreement between the Holder and the area Superintendent.
- Benefit: No member of, or delegate to, Congress, or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this authorization or to any benefit that may arise from this authorization. This restriction shall not be construed to extend to this Contract if made with a corporation or company for its general benefit.
- Transfer: This authorization may not be transferred or assigned without the written consent of the area Superintendent.
- Suspension and Revocation: This authorization may be suspended or revoked upon breach of any of the conditions herein or at the discretion of the area Superintendent.
- Preference or Exclusivity: The holder is not entitled to any preference to renewal of this authorization except to the extent otherwise expressly provided by law. This authorization is not exclusive and is not a concession contract.
- Construction: The holder shall not construct any structures, fixtures or improvements in the park area. The holder shall not engage in any groundbreaking activities without the express, written approval of the area Superintendent.
- Reporting: The holder must submit annually the CUA Annual Report (NPS Form 10-660) by February 28 for the prior CUA season and also must submit upon request the CUA Monthly Report (NPS Form 10-660A). The holder is to provide the area Superintendent upon request any other specific information related to the holder’s operations that the area Superintendent may request, including but not limited to, visitor use statistics, and resource impact assessments.
- Accounting: The holder is to maintain an accounting system under which its accounts can be readily identified within its system of accounts classification. This accounting system must be capable of providing the information required by this authorization. The holder grants the United States of America access to its books and records at any time for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms and conditions of this authorization.
Paid Sick Leave: The holder must comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13706 of September 30, 2016, (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and its implementing regulations, including the applicable contract clause, codified at 29 C.F.R. part 13, all of which are incorporated by reference into this authorization as if fully set forth in this authorization.
- Intellectual Property of the National Park Service: Except with the written authorization of the Director of the National Park Service, the Holder shall not assert any legal claim that the Holder or any related entity holds a trademark, tradename, servicemark or other ownership interest in the words "National Park Service", the initials "NPS", or official name of any unit or part thereof, including but not limited to any facility, logo, distinctive natural, archaeological, cultural, or historic site, within the National Park System, or any colorable likeness thereof, or the likeness of a National Park Service official uniform, badge, logo, or insignia.
- Nondiscrimination: The holder must comply with Applicable Laws relating to nondiscrimination in providing visitor services to the public and with all equal employment opportunity provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended.
- Notification of Employee Rights: The holder must comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, (Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws) and its implementing regulations, including the applicable contract clause, codified at 29 CFR part 471, appendix A to subpart A, all of which are incorporated by reference into this authorization as if fully set forth in this authorization.
Park Specific Conditions
CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT
2025 Operating Plan For Bicycle Tours:
Commercially Guided Bicycle Tours
Pass Through Only: Continuation of one-way regional (southwestern Utah and northern Arizona) leader accompanied bicycle tours (non-motorized human pedaled vehicles) through designated portions of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Said bicycle tours within Cedar Breaks National Monument are contingent upon conformance with, and subject to, all conditions included herein. No bicycle activities or business limited to and/or focused upon Cedar Breaks National Monument are authorized by this permit.
Group size of bicycle tours is limited to 30 people, including group leaders and support staff.
Authorized Times of Operations: Bicycle tours may operate in daylight hours only (between morning civil twilight and evening civil twilight).
Spacing of Bicycle Riders: The permittee shall regulate participant riders on its bicycle tours so that the entire group is broken into groups of no more than 6 riders or less per group, each group spaced apart by 1/4 mile. When stopping to converse, take pictures or make repairs, participants will pull completely off the roadway and will not bunch up or block traffic in any way. Note that the roadways within Cedar Breaks are very narrow with minimal shoulders and poor sight distances. For their safety all riders are instructed to only use established pull outs and parking areas whenever possible. ALL BICYCLISTS MUST RIDE SINGLE FILE ON PARK ROADS.
Electric Bicycles (e-bikes): The use of certain e-bikes in the national parks has been approved for the general public by the National Park Service (NPS) through Director’s Order 3376. It should be noted that Sec. 6 of Secretarial Order #3376 Effect of the Order states; “To the extent there is any inconsistency between the provisions of this Order and any Federal laws or regulations, the laws or regulations will control.” It should also be noted that Cedar Breaks National Monument will ensure CUA program compliance with 54 USC 101925 Commercial Use Authorizations. A person operating an e-bike is subject to the following sections of 36 CFR part 4 that apply to the use of traditional bicycles: sections 4.12, 4.13, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23 and 4.30(h)(2)-(5). Except as specified in the Superintendents Compendium, the use of an e-bike within Cedar Breaks National Monument is governed by State Law, which is adopted and made a part of the Superintendents Compendium. Any act in violation of State law adopted by this paragraph is prohibited.
As such, Cedar Breaks National Monument will temporarily authorize Commercially Guided Bicycle Tours to use Class 1 e-bikes for the 2025 operating season in order to evaluate their use commercially, which is not addressed by DO 3376.
Class of e-bikes allowed: Class 1 e-bikes are electric bicycles equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. No throttle device may be present.
Roadways Only: In accordance with 36 CFR 4.30, bicycle use within Cedar Breaks National Monument is prohibited except on established paved roads and parking areas.
Authorized Area of Use –Utah State Routes 143 and 148 and the Main Park Road in Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Bicyclists must stay on hardened paved, surfaces or previously disturbed surfaces along the road corridor. Hiking and/or the use of park trails is not authorized by this permit.
3. Closures and Public Use Limits: The following areas are closed or restricted as indicated below. Additional locations (i.e. restoration areas, construction zones) may be closed or restricted by the posting of appropriate signs.
Bicycles and E-bikes are prohibited on all trails in Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Parking and stopping along park roads is prohibited (including Sunset View) except for the following parking areas: North View Overlook Parking Area, Alpine Pond Trail Head Parking Area, Chessman Ridge Parking Area, Campground Picnic Area, and Point Supreme Information Center Parking Area.
Commercial Activities are prohibited in the following areas: the park administrative offices area, employee housing areas, maintenance areas, behind locked gates, within 500 feet of water tanks, areas behind fences, service roads, and other areas closed to the general public.
4. Speed Limits: The speed limits within the monument must be obeyed at all times.
Passing motor vehicles is prohibited throughout the park.
5. Accidents/Injuries/Illness: All accidents involving property damage, injuries, and/or medical problems should be reported to the park immediately at the Point Supreme Information Center or by calling (435) 772-3322. All such information must also be relayed by the permittee to the CUA program manager within 24 hours via email to zion_commercialservices@nps.gov.
6. Tour Leaders: An employee of the permittee designated as a tour leader shall ride at the rear of the group to assist with bike adjustments and other touring concerns. That individual shall be certified in CPR and first-aid care. Tour leaders shall brief the participants of each ride on safety concerns relevant to each day's ride on the morning of that riding day. Tour leaders shall be well acquainted with park regulations and support compliance with said regulations.
7. Support Vehicle: A support vehicle shall accompany each tour and be accessible to the needs of the bicycle riders. Parking and stopping along park roads is prohibited (including Sunset View) except for the following parking areas: North View Overlook Parking Area, Alpine Pond Trail Head Parking Area, Chessman Ridge Parking Area, Point Supreme Campground Picnic Area, and Point Supreme Information Center Parking Area.
Vehicles must not idle their engines when parked. Idling vehicles create unacceptable amounts of noise and air pollution within Cedar Breaks National Monument.
8. First-Aid Supplies: Adequately sized first-aid kits shall be carried by both the bicycle riding tour leader at the rear of the tour group and in the support vehicle.
9. Safety Notice: Permittee shall make available to all participants of tours a general safety notice addressing all aspects of bicycle safety. Information contained in this notice shall include, but not be limited to, bicycle safety and resource protection. Leaders should remind participants that they are at over 10,000 feet elevation and participants may tire easily. Participants should be advised to drink lots of water, eat snacks, and wear hats. Wearing sunscreen is an absolute must as high elevation ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn in minutes. The best way to prevent sunburn is to minimize sun exposure. The safety notice shall advise bicyclists that information on the park, including safety information, is available at the information center during normal working hours. Additional information that could be included is location of comfort stations and other information deemed necessary and appropriate by the permittee. The National Park Service reserves the right to review safety information. A copy of the notice shall be provided to the superintendent prior to the start of the operating season.
Each tour associated with the permit shall carry and maintain a kit for emergency medical care. The kit shall be of sufficient size for the number of persons in the group and the nature of the activity.
10. Commercial Interpretive Services: Permittees may provide interpretive or instructional services on the trails with proper permitting. Leading interpretive talks or walks without proper permitting is a violation of your permit and may result in revocation of permit privileges.
11. Safety Requirements: The permittee shall make helmets available to each of its riders free of cost.
12. Yielding for Trailing Motor Vehicles: Should more than three motor vehicles be following a bicycle rider or group of riders; the individual rider or group shall safely pull to the side and allow the motor vehicles to pass.
13. Monitoring: The superintendent shall have the right to monitor permittee’s activity for compliance with all aspects of this permit. Drivers and Guides shall carry a copy of the approved CUA and present it to any park official upon request. Monitoring of permitted activities may occur at the parks discretion. Monitoring costs would vary depending on park staff involved. A Park Ranger would cost approximately $50.00 per hour for a minimum of three hours monitoring.
14. Soil Erosion: The permittee shall take adequate measures, as directed and approved by the superintendent, to restrict and prevent soil erosion on the lands covered hereby and shall so utilize such lands as not to contribute to erosion on adjoining lands.
15. No Right of Renewal: No right of renewal attaches hereto. Upon expiration of this permit, the viability of this service inside the park shall be reviewed and the superintendent shall determine if authorization of this service shall continue under Commercial Use Authorization. If a determination is made to continue the service under this type of authorization, permittee may then apply for a new permit.
16. Driver & Guide Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the permittee to ensure that all employees are informed of, understand, and abide by the conditions of the permit.
Any permit condition violations can result in punitive action (fine, revocation of permit and or arrest) against both the representative (guide), and the permittee.
The individual designated as the leader shall be certified in CPR and First Aid.
17. Resource Protection Message:
Collecting or removing from the park any natural or cultural resource, or damaging or defacing any natural or cultural resource is prohibited.
All food scraps (fruit peels, nut shells, etc.) are considered trash and must be disposed of properly. It is a violation to feed the wildlife, including squirrels.
Take only pictures - leave no evidence of your visit.
18. Entrance Fees: Each time permittees enter the park, they must identify themselves, show a copy of the CUA, and state that they are accompanying clients. This process enables the Cedar Breaks personnel to verify that you are on the approved list for commercial activities. Starting May 24, 2025, the entrance fee per person is $15.00 each (subject to change). Guides and drivers are exempt from paying entrance fees when facilitating a commercial activity and may not use personal passes to admit clients. Individuals or groups who have previously paid the entrance fee must show proof of prior payment. Individuals who previously entered on a commercial bus shall be required to pay the per person entrance fee. Passengers may use annual or lifetime federal recreational land passes according to the parameters of the pass. No fee will be collected from an empty vehicle entering the Park for the purpose of picking up passengers.
Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance is required for all CUA holders under the terms of the authorization. Such insurance should be of sufficient scope to cover all potential risks and in an amount to cover claims that can reasonably be expected in the event of serious injury or death. The minimum commercial general liability insurance is $1,000,000 per occurrence. Liability insurance policies must name the United States of America as additional insured. The business or person that is providing the service must be the named insured (policy holder). Companies that provide transportation only are not required to have Commercial General Liability as long as the passengers do not disembark.
Other Required Insurance
Commercial Auto Liability Insurance is required if a CUA holder transports passengers or uses owned/leased/rented vehicles in the performance of the service in the park. If a CUA holder charters the vehicle and those chartered vehicles are owned and operated by another company, the CUA holder is not required to have Commercial Automobile Liability insurance. The minimum Commercial Auto Liability Insurance for interstate passenger transport is:
- All insurers for all coverages must be rated no lower than A- by the most recent edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide (Property/Casualty edition), or similar insurance rating companies (Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s, or Fitch), unless otherwise authorized by the Service.
- All insurers for all coverages must have Best’s Financial Size Category of at least VII according to the most recent edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide (Property-Casualty edition), or similar insurance rating companies (Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s, or Fitch), unless otherwise authorized by the Service
- The insurance ratings must be submitted with the CUA Application. The rating companies do not issue certificates. We require the insurance broker to note this rating in the Certificate. If the rating does not appear on the certificate, the insurance broker must provide it in another document.
- Be written in English with monetary amounts reflected in USD.
- Reflect that insurance coverage is effective at time of CUA Application submission.
- Name as insured the business or person that is providing the service.
- Name the United States as additional insured.
- Reflect a General Commercial Liability Policy with the minimum coverage amount required in the CUA Application.
- Reflect required additional insurances (commercial vehicle, vessel, aircraft, etc.) with the minimum coverage amount required in the CUA Application.
- Include insurance provider rating or provide in separate document.
Reporting Requirements
Required Documentation
Have the following documentation ready to upload or available on your Company Profile:
- Instructional help video and FAQs on “How to Apply for a CUA Permit":
Help Video and FAQs - Online CUA Application 2025 CUA Application Required Supporting Documents Checklist
Required to Submit with Application: Supporting Documents
Insurance Certifications
Copies of Guides Current First/Aid and CPR Certifications and Driver's License
Copy of Safety Notice
Advertising
CUA Fees
The application fee for this CUA is $350.
If you have paid for a previous CUA applications for this park during this CUA season, your application fee will be discounted by $100.
$0.00 Management Fees. Pay only Application Fee for 2025
The CUA application fee is non-refundable, and you are responsible for ensuring you are applying for the correct CUA service type.
This application is for Bicycle Tours in Cedar Breaks National Monument.