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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