To provide for the collection of fees for the making of motion pictures, television productions, and sound tracks in National Park System and National Wildlife Refuge System units, and for other purposes.
States that the Secretary shall not require a permit or assess a fee for still photography on such lands if the photography takes place where the public is generally allowed. Allows for such permit and fee when still photography takes place where the public is generally not allowed, or where administrative costs are likely. Requires a permit and fee for photography that uses models or props which are not part of the site.
Prohibits the Secretary from permitting any filming, still photography, or related activity if: (1) there is a likelihood of resource damage; (2) there would be unreasonable disruption of the site's public use and enjoyment; or (3) the activity poses public health or safety risks.
Provides for the use of such fees at the site in which they were collected for purposes stated under the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program.
Requires the Secretary to establish a process to ensure the timely response to permit applications.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-67.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-67.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15158-15159; text: CR S15158-15159)
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15158-15159; text: CR S15158-15159)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Hefley moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 154.
Enacted as Public Law 106-206
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Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H3479-3481; text: CR H3479-3480)
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3479-3481; text: CR H3479-3480)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 106-206.
Became Public Law No: 106-206.