FILM PRODUCTION PARK USE PERMIT APPLICATION

							                                                 FILM PRODUCTION
                                           PARK USE PERMIT APPLICATION

Film Production activities may only be undertaken in a provincial park or protected area (both being
referred to as a “protected area” in this application), when authorized by a valid permit issued by the
Ministry of Environment (referred to here as “BC Parks”) under the Park Act and Environment and Land
Use Act. Only applications that are considered by BC Parks to be compatible with the conservation and
recreation objectives identified for the protected area(s) involved in the proposal will be evaluated.
Please complete this application and submit it with the detailed proposal description and map, for
evaluation, to the Park Use Permits address on page 2 of this application. Supplying insufficient
information will delay evaluation.
NOTE:
1.    Filming activities must be approved in principle by a BC Parks Representative either over
      the phone or following a pre-authorization site meeting prior to submitting an application.
      Upon submission of a complete application and application fee, allow 5 business days for
      preparation of the permit documents following our receipt of your application and
      application fee.
2.    Submission of this application does not entitle the applicant to any rights or permission to
      proceed with any activity in any protected area and BC Parks reserves the right to refuse any
      application.
3.    More information may be requested from the applicant during review of this application.
4.    This application is subject to review under the BC Parks Impact Assessment Process.
5.    Final approval will only be given upon receipt of a completed BC Certificate of Insurance for
      Comprehensive General Liability to a value of $2 million, appropriate financial bonding and
      payment of the permit fee.
6.    A $500.00 (plus applicable taxes) non-refundable Application Fee is due upon
      submission of application. Payment can be made by VISA/MasterCard, American Express
      or by cheque payable to the Minister of Finance.
 APPLICANT INFORMATION
 FULL LEGAL COMPANY/SOCIETY/INDIVIDUAL NAME:                            INCORPORATION NUMBER, if applicable:


 MAILING ADDRESS:                                            CITY / TOWN:                         PROV         /
                                                                                                  STATE:

 POSTAL / ZIP CODE:                  BUS. PHONE NO. (Area Code):                FAX NO. (Area Code):


 NAME OF CONTACT:                                   DATE OF BIRTH            E-MAIL:
                                                      (dd/mm/yy)
                                                         /       /
 BUS. PHONE NO. (Area Code)       FAX NO. (Area Code):               CELLULAR PHONE NO. (Area Code):


 NAME OF PARK / PROTECTED AREA:                                      PERIOD OF USE (inclusive): (dd/mm/yy)
                                                                     FROM:              TO:
 BRIEF SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY:


Please attach a detailed description that addresses the following (A-C):
A.     Please describe the proposed activity and provide the following:
1.     purpose of the proposal;
2.     a map of suitable scale of the protected area showing the proposed location of filming indicating
       all staging areas, set locations, parking areas, special effect locations, and equipment locations
       with the means of access (roads, flight paths, etc) to and within the protected area;

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3.       a schedule of the film production with proposed dates for set up, filming, wrap, clean-
         up/restoration of the protected area as well as, a daily schedule indicating hours of operation and
         the number of cast/crew present each day;
4.       a general description of the film production along with copies of the portion of the script or
         storyboard of the scene(s) to be filmed in the protected area;
5.       impacts on the protected area (environmental, social, economic changes including, but not
         limited to, vegetation, wildlife, access, aesthetics, effects on other user groups, etc) and actions
         that will be taken to mitigate these impacts on the protected area;
6.       type, number, size, purpose and extent of the use of vehicles and equipment;
7.       specifications and purpose for all sets, structures or improvements either existing, to be
         constructed or placed in or on the protected area;
8.       describe how catering, sanitary facilities, litter and garbage control will be conducted;
9.       use a “√ “ to select which activities/uses from the table below are planned and provide full details
         on each. For other special effects and stunts proposed please include a separate description for
         each effect or stunt; and
                     ACTIVITY/USE                                                            ACTIVITY/USE
 weapons discharge, explosions, incendiary devices,              artificial snow, hazardous materials or
 etc.                                                            chemicals, etc.
 vehicle, water craft or aircraft collisions or crashes          vehicle or water craft stunts, excessive
                                                                 speed, etc.
 vehicles operation or use beyond public access roads            aircraft use, stunts, low flyovers, etc.
 removal, disturbance or destruction of any natural              modification of existing structures or
 resource                                                        improvements, etc.
 introduction of plants or plant material                        use of animals
10.     what actions will be undertaken to mitigate impacts on protected area values resulting from the
        proposed filming activity.
B.      List all experiences of the applicant and/or others involved in this proposal in previous protected
        area permits including the name, permit number, date and location of the permit(s).
C.      From the following list, use a “√ “ to select all potential adverse impacts of the proposal. Provide
        additional detail for all impacts selected, including proposed mitigation.
 Adverse and permanent effects                 conservation, recreation and/or cultural values
 to:                                           character and aesthetics of the protected area
 Adverse effects to:                           red/blue-listed species or ecosystems, species at risk
                                               biogeoclimatic representation, etc.
                                               critical or geographically unique characteristics
                                               public health and safety
                                               traditional use of the area by First Nations
                                               local communities
                                               recreational use or enjoyment of the protected area (regardless
                                               of the intended benefits of the proposed action)
 As required under section 21 of the Park Act, the applicant agrees to pay the Province for costs incurred
 by the Province in surveying, cruising, examining, monitoring and inspecting the area affected by the
 application; and THE APPLICANT HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED
 IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
 Date: ______________________
 Signature of Applicant or Authorized Signatory of Applicant: __________________________________
 Effective December 1, 2008, interest will be charge on all overdue accounts, the interest rate charged is 3% + the prime
 lending rate of the principal banker to the Province as established each 3 month quarter starting Oct 1st.
Send completed application and proposal description to:
                                                Ministry of Environment
                                               PASB – Park Use Permits
                                              PO Box 9371 Stn Prov Govt
                                                Victoria B.C. V8W 9M3
For more information please call:
1-866-433-7272 (within B.C.) OR 1-250-387-2928 (outside B.C.) OR Fax: 1-250-387-1695


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                                     First Nations Consultation


Consulting with First Nations

The Province of British Columbia’s legal duty to consult with First Nations arises from section 35 of the
Canadian Constitution Act, which recognizes and affirms aboriginal and treaty rights. The duty to consult
arises when the Crown has knowledge, real or constructive, of the potential existence of the Aboriginal
right or title and contemplates conduct that might adversely affect it. Consultation with First Nations will
be guided by principles of good faith, and meaningful dialogue with the intent to fully understand the
nature and scope of the aboriginal right, the potential to adversely affect that aboriginal right, and address
those potential impacts to an aboriginal right while balancing societal interests.

Agreements with First Nations

In many locations, the Province has agreements with First Nations. These agreements may be referred
to as Collaborative Management Agreements, Reconciliation Protocol Agreements, Memorandum of
Understanding or simply Working Agreements. In some cases the Province and Canada have entered
into a treaty with a First Nation, which contains certain provisions regarding treaty rights within parks and
protected areas. Modern treaties contain provisions to address those treaty rights in the management of
parks and protected areas where a treaty right exists.

These agreements apply to a variety of parks and protected areas and conservancies and include
obligations by the Province to discuss operational delivery of programs in addition to information
associated with applications for park use permits with a First Nation. These discussions provide the First
Nation and the Province with an opportunity to raise any questions or concerns associated with a park
use permit application and/or the proposed activity in relation to aboriginal rights or title.

Important Considerations for Park Use Permit Applications

Applicants for park use permits should be aware of the Province’s consultation obligations with First
Nations and associated time requirements to seek meaningful consultation. There may be occasions
when BC Parks may require additional, detailed information to allow for the necessary review of an
application. It is important that applicants provide the necessary, detailed information as requested on
the application form in order to avoid a longer than anticipated period of time to evaluate the application.




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