§ 46-04 Required Documentation and Approvals from DEP.
RCNY § 46-04
(a)The following forms and documents, which are required for DEP review and approval prior to obtaining a Required Permit from MOFTB, must be submitted to BPAC prior to the start date of prepping or rigging for any filming and/or photography shoots: (1) "Letter of Intent" in the form required by DEP, signed by the applicant, submitted to BPAC at least ten (10) business days prior to the start date of prepping or rigging for any filming of a motion picture, and five (5) business days prior to the start date of prepping or rigging for any other film; and (2) A location agreement in the form required by DEP signed by the applicant; and (3) Proof of insurance, as provided in 15 RCNY § 46-06; and (4) Any other documents, including, but not limited to, equipment specifications and architectural renderings that may be required by BPAC. The Commissioner or his or her designee may approve an exception to the minimum time frames referenced in subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the nature and scope of the activity to be undertaken support a request that a shorter time within which to submit requisite forms and documents be granted.
(b)In connection with submitting the Letter of Intent required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the applicant must submit documentation and DEP will review and issue determinations concerning the following types of issues: (1) Structural conditions, equipment specifics, weight, load and other similar considerations.
(2)The use of smoke, pyrotechnics, firearms, weapons, animals and other special effects or unusual scenes, which will also be subject to all applicable laws, rules and other governmental policies regarding such activities.
(c)Where appropriate, an applicant may be required to attend a security meeting with DEP staff, depending on the nature and location of the activity to be undertaken.
(d)Determinations about all DEP staffing matters, including decisions regarding the scope, type, number or level of staff required, will be made by DEP.
(e)BPAC will review the documentation provided in accordance with subdivision (a) of this section, and will attempt to accommodate particular technical needs and any other special circumstances, including approvals from DEP engineers or other personnel, that may be presented by the applicant.
(f)Where BPAC has approved an applicant's documentation required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, it will notify MOFTB about such approval. (Added City Record 1/6/2017, eff. 2/5/2017)
