Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 76443 [05-24500]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 27, 2005 / Notices property are located in Township 4 North, Range 79 West, Section 19 on the Parks Ranger District of the Routt National Forest in Colorado. The Forest Service is canceling the Notice of Intent that was published in the Federal Register Vol. 68, No. 163, Friday, August 22, 2003 (pages 50746–50747). Dated: December 2, 2005. Diane M. Chung, Deputy Forest Supervisor, Medicine BowRoutt National Forests. [FR Doc. 05–24483 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–GM–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. AGENCY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests’ Oconee Ranger District will begin charging a $5.00 daily special recreation permit trail fee at the Town Creek—Roberts Bike Camp Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system. Construction of the site was completed in 2005. This new OHV trailhead replaces an existing trailhead that was moved a quarter mile to protect environmental and archaeological sites. The new trailhead will facilitate continued OHV use on the existing 16 mile loop designated trail system. Funds collected will be used for the continued safe operation and maintenance of the OHV trail system and trailhead. DATES: Town Creek—Roberts Bike Camp OHV Special Recreation Permit fee would be collected immediately once authorization is approved. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hoffmann, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 770–297–3030. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests’ Oconee Ranger District has only one designated OHV trail with two designated trailheads accessing a 16 mile loop trail. A $5 daily special recreation permit fee is required for each operator accessing the trail system. Recreation surveys and public involvement have shown that people desire to have this sort of recreation experience on the Oconee Ranger District. Current fee collections and user comments indicate that the current fee is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. Town Creek—Roberts Bike Camp OHV trailhead and trail will offer a 16 mile loop trail experience and accessible facilities such as a vault toilet, loading ramp, designated parking, picnic tables, trash receptacles, bulletin board, and an interpretive board. Reservations are not accepted, use is on a first come, first served basis. Dated: December 20, 2005. Larry M. Luckett, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. 05–24500 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE bjneal on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:54 Dec 23, 2005 Jkt 208001 Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. 76443 the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest’s, Oconee Ranger District currently has no other existing equestrian trailhead access designed specifically to accommodate horseback riders. Recreation surveys and public involvement has shown that people desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Oconee Ranger District. A market analysis indicates that the $5/per day is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. The Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Trailhead and Trail will offer access to 18 miles of equestrian trails, and accessible facilities such as a vault toilet, designated parking designed to accommodate horse trailers, picnic tables, trash receptacles, horse hitching area, bulletin board, interpretive board, and other amenities. Reservations are not accepted, use is on a first come, first served basis. Dated: December 20, 2005. Larry M. Luckett, Acting Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E5–7846 Filed 12–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P AGENCY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests’ Oconee Ranger District will begin charging a $5.00 daily special recreation permit trail fee per tow vehicle at the Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Trailhead. Construction of the site was completed in 2005. This new equestrian trailhead will facilitate equestrian use on the existing trail system located on the ChattahoocheeOconee National Forests’ Oconee Ranger District. Funds collected will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the equestrian trailhead parking facility and trail system. DATES: Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Trailhead and Trail fee would be collected beginning in the summer 2006. The site is presently available for use. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hoffmann, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 770–297–3030 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of new recreation fee site. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests will begin charging a $5.00 daily special recreation permit trail fee per tow vehicle at the newly constructed Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead. This new trailhead will facilitate equestrian use of the Chattahoochee National Forest and is located on the Armuchee/Cohutta Ranger District. Fee revenue will support operations and maintenance of the trailhead, trail system, and future site improvements. DATES: Dry Creek Equestrian Trailhead is scheduled to open for public use in January 2006. A Special Recreation Permit fee would be collected once authorization is approved. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hoffmann, Recreation Fee E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 76443]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-24500]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests' Oconee Ranger 
District will begin charging a $5.00 daily special recreation permit 
trail fee at the Town Creek--Roberts Bike Camp Off Highway Vehicle 
(OHV) trail system. Construction of the site was completed in 2005. 
This new OHV trailhead replaces an existing trailhead that was moved a 
quarter mile to protect environmental and archaeological sites. The new 
trailhead will facilitate continued OHV use on the existing 16 mile 
loop designated trail system. Funds collected will be used for the 
continued safe operation and maintenance of the OHV trail system and 
trailhead.

DATES: Town Creek--Roberts Bike Camp OHV Special Recreation Permit fee 
would be collected immediately once authorization is approved.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 
1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hoffmann, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 770-297-3030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new 
recreation fee areas are established. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National 
Forests' Oconee Ranger District has only one designated OHV trail with 
two designated trailheads accessing a 16 mile loop trail. A $5 daily 
special recreation permit fee is required for each operator accessing 
the trail system. Recreation surveys and public involvement have shown 
that people desire to have this sort of recreation experience on the 
Oconee Ranger District. Current fee collections and user comments 
indicate that the current fee is both reasonable and acceptable for 
this sort of unique recreation experience. Town Creek--Roberts Bike 
Camp OHV trailhead and trail will offer a 16 mile loop trail experience 
and accessible facilities such as a vault toilet, loading ramp, 
designated parking, picnic tables, trash receptacles, bulletin board, 
and an interpretive board. Reservations are not accepted, use is on a 
first come, first served basis.

    Dated: December 20, 2005.
Larry M. Luckett,
Acting Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 05-24500 Filed 12-23-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-M
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