43 CFR §5.2

1. (a)All commercial filming requires a permit.
2. (b)Still photography does not require a permit unless:
   1. (1)It uses a model, set, or prop as defined in § 5.12; or
   2. (2)The agency determines a permit is necessary because:
      1. (i)It takes place at a location where or when members of the public are not allowed; or
      2. (ii)The agency would incur costs for providing on-site management and oversight to protect agency resources or minimize visitor use conflicts.
3. (c)Visitors do not require a permit for filming or still photography activities unless the filming is commercial filming as defined in § 5.12 or the still photography activity involves one of the criteria listed in § 5.2 (b).