A bill to amend Public Law 106-206 to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of 5 persons or fewer.

This bill would simplify the permitting process for small film crews of five people or fewer who wish to conduct commercial filming on federal lands and waterways. Instead of paying per-project fees, these small crews would pay a single $200 annual fee for a permit valid for 12 months across all lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.

For independent filmmakers and small production teams, this change would provide more predictable costs and easier access to public lands, provided they operate in public areas during standard hours. Additionally, the bill prevents federal agencies from banning cameras or related equipment by classifying them as "mechanized apparatus," ensuring that small-scale creators can use their gear without additional regulatory hurdles.