Thanks Ken,
This is what I had found which is the complete policy which yours
apparently clarifies:
http://www.nps.gov/refdesk/DOrders/FilmingA20.html
Yours is consistent with, and clarifies what would only make common sense.
If you read the above, you see that it's really geared for cinema filming
or still photography that approaches cinema productions with props, models,
reflectors, etc. BTW, the issue of requiring some sort of approval or
review prior to publication not only runs completely counter to
Constitutional 1st Amendent rights (for personal, news or commercial use),
it is also specifically addressed in a section of the larger document
above. In short, they cannot control the content. I quote the relevant
section below (the second sentence says it all):
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MEDIA CONSIDERATIONS
First Amendment Rights, Permits, and Cost Recovery
Some filming projects are conducted with ongoing First Amendment
demonstrations. (Refer to Appendix 5) The fact that a permit may be required
for filming does not mean that the Government may censor or control a film's
content. Just as is true for any other type of park use, the potential for
resource damage or, in some cases, the proposed actions of a group that
might pose health and safety concerns both to itself and visitors, may
trigger the requirement for a permit. However, the NPS shall not require
the payment of fees, insurance coverage or a performance bond for a
demonstration, nor shall it recover its costs incurred in managing the
activity.
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At 21:47 9/9/00 , Ken Norton wrote:
>Ok folk, here is the official line from
>http://www.nps.gov/refdesk/DOrders/a20x1.html concerning the United States
>National Park Service policy on professional photography. I think that it
>is pretty clear. This replaces the "Director's Order" that I talked about
>previously which was an "interim" document but is nearly word-for-word what
>I had in my camera bag although the final paragraph was added and also
>"breaking news" was clarified.
>
>This said (and written), there is a provision that allows parks execute the
>rules differently depending unique circumstances such as those at some of
>the monuments.
>
>Ken Norton
>
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>
>STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
>
>It is the policy of the National Park Service to allow and encourage
>photography within the National Park System, consistent with the protection
>and public enjoyment of resources.
>
>The NPS will not require a permit for photographers, commercial or
>non-commercial, to go anywhere or to do anything that members of the public
>are generally allowed to go or do without a permit. This is true whether or
>not the photographer uses tripods, strobe lights, or interchangeable
>lenses. Coverage of breaking news never requires a permit but is subject to
>restrictions and conditions necessary to protect park resources, public
>health and safety, and to prevent derogation of park resources, values or
>purposes.
>
>A permit is required if the Superintendent determines there is a potential
>of a photography project's harming or having an impact on the park's
>natural, cultural or recreational resources, or creating unacceptable
>health or safety risks, or disrupting visitor use and enjoyment. A permit
>is also required pursuant to 36 CFR 5.5(b) for persons taking photographs
>of vehicles, other articles of commerce or models for the purpose of
>commercial advertising.
>
>If a photography permit is required, the NPS will impose only those
>conditions necessary to accomplish the needed resource protection or
>visitor enjoyment objectives. Liability insurance requirements and other
>limitations should not be made unduly burdensome. For advertising
>photography, it is appropriate to impose a permit condition that prohibits
>implied or stated Service endorsement of the advertised product or service.
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