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Filming on Public Lands
GENERAL INFORMATION

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Film permits are issued under the authority of Section 302(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732) and the regulations in 43 CFR 2920. The film permit authorizes a short-term commercial activity at fair market value.

 


Applications for permits must be analyzed through the environmental assessment process. Resource values which must be considered include Archaeology*, Wildlife, Recreation Areas, Range, Wilderness, Watershed.

For most projects, the company is required to hire a BLM approved film monitor.

Applications, for projects that meet minimum impact criteria, are generally processed within 5 days of the filing of a complete application. Projects that do not meet minimum impact criteria require a 30-day appeal period, and are generally processed in 40 days.

Click here for more information on the permitting process.  For more information on film permit fees click here.

*Archaeological clearances may be necessary. Proponents may need to contract for archaeological surveys to meet established deadlines.