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NPS Form 10-550 (Rev. 11/2016)

OMB Control No. 1024-0268

National Park Service

Expiration Date: 11/15/2019

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 park 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. The commercial services described above are to be provided to park

area visitors at reasonable rates and under operating conditions satisfactory to the park area superintendent.

Rates: The holder shall provide commercial services under this authorization to visitors at reasonable rates and 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 general 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.

Fees: 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 authorization 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 at the end of the year.

Benefit: No member of, or delegate to, Congress, or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this

Contract or to any benefit that may arise from this Contract. 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 park area Superintendent.

Termination: This authorization may be terminated upon breach of any of the conditions herein or at the discretion of the park

area Superintendent.

10. 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.

11. 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 park area Superintendent.

12. Reporting: The holder is to provide the park area Superintendent upon request (and, in any event, immediately after expiration of

this authorization) a statement of its gross receipts from its activities under this authorization and any other specific information

related to the holder’s operations that the park area superintendent may request, including but not limited to, visitor use statistics,

and resource impact assessments.

13. 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 and the Government Accountability Office access to its books and records at any time

for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms and conditions of this authorization.

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Form 10-550 - Instructions Commercial Use Authorization Application - National Park Service Page 2

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