News about USFS proposed photography fees

[cwgrizz]

The USFS has extended the comment period and is reconsidering some things and is clarifying others. See this article: US Forest Service Clears Up Controversial Rules for Photographers, Delays Final Decision

 

[mikeh32217]

"Public outrage at the US Forest Service’s proposed commercial photography and videography permit rules has forced the agency to pull back and reconsider. As of yesterday evening, the USFS issued a statement clarifying its intentions and delaying a final decision until December 3rd to allow an additional month of public comment."

So basically what they are going to do is wait for people to forget about it and then pass it under the radar.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

I posted earlier the directive did not seem to apply to casual photography but rather commercial endeavors; and this would seem to confirm it:

“The fact is, the directive pertains to commercial photography and filming only – if you’re there to gather news or take recreational photographs, no permit would be required.

Everyone can relax.

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[FastGlass]

I can't see how they can enforce such a ridiculous idea.