Notice of New Fee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 62991 [06-8929]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices Comment Requested This notice of intent initiates the scoping process which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. The Forest Service is seeking information that planners may not be aware of, or if you have comments and/or concerns regarding potential effects of the proposal to authorize mining on the Section 30 PLS Lode Mining Claims. Early Notice of Importance of Public Participation in Subsequent Environmental Review: A draft environmental impact statement will be prepared for comment. The comment period on the draft environmental impact statement will be for 45 days from the date the Environmental Protection Agency publishes the Notice of Availability in the Federal Register. The Forest Service believes, at this early stage, it is important to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of draft environmental impact statements must structure their participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is meaningful and alerts an agency to the reviewer’s position and contentions. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. vs. NRDC, 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the draft environmental impact statement stage but that are not raised until after completion of the final environmental impact statement may be waived or dismissed by the courts. City of Angoon v. Hodel, 803 F.2d 1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. v. Harris, 490 F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings, it is very important that those interested in this proposed action participate by the close of the 45-day comment period so that substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to them in the final environmental impact statement. To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at 40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection. (Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section 21) Dated: October 19, 2006. Craig Bobzien, Forest Supervisor, Black Hills National Forest. [FR Doc. 06–8898 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service 62991 National Forest, 40929 State Road 19, Umatilla, Florida 3448–5849. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Bret Bush, Recreation Program Manager, 352–625–2520 extension 2509. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VIII, 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 Recreation Resource Advisory Committee will review proposals for new fees at least three months prior to the recommended initiation date. Dated: October 3, 2006. John Richard Lint, District Ranger, Ocala National Forest. [FR Doc. 06–8929 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M Notice of New Fee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) National Forests in Florida, Ocala National Forest. USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service proposes a new fee site that will involve a special recreation permit for each operator using the Ocala National Forest designated off-highway vehicle trail system. There would be a choice between a three-consecutive day permits ($15) or an annual permit (proposed to be between $60 and up to $120 pending final financial and marketing analysis, public input, and agency review). The Forest Service will use funds generated to sustain the trail system, facilities, patrols, and monitoring. The Ocala National Forest is committed to providing quality motorized recreation in balance with what the land can support. The Ocala National Forest recently designated approximately 150 miles of off-highway vehicle trails for motorcycles and unlicensed all-terrain vehicles that consist of mixed-use roads, ATV/ motorcycle trails, and motorcycle-only trails. Analysis has begun to consider additional designated trails on the Ocala National Forest which would be included in the fee permit system. DATES: The proposed fee would be initiated no sooner than April 1, 2007. Comments, concerns, or questions on this proposal must be submitted by October 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit comments, concerns, or questions about this proposal to District Ranger, Ocala PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ANTITRUST MODERNIZATION COMMISSION Public Meeting Antitrust Modernization Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Antitrust Modernization Commission will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is for the Antitrust Modernization Commission to deliberate on possible recommendations regarding the antitrust laws to Congress and the President. DATES: November 14, 2006, 9:30 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. Advanced registration is required. ADDRESSES: Morgan Lewis, Main Conference Room, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew J. Heimert, Executive Director & General Counsel, Antitrust Modernization Commission: telephone: (202) 233–0701; e-mail: info@amc.gov. Mr. Heimert is also the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Antitrust Modernization Commission. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 208 (Friday, October 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 62991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8929]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: National Forests in Florida, Ocala National Forest. USDA Forest 
Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service proposes a new fee site that will 
involve a special recreation permit for each operator using the Ocala 
National Forest designated off-highway vehicle trail system. There 
would be a choice between a three-consecutive day permits ($15) or an 
annual permit (proposed to be between $60 and up to $120 pending final 
financial and marketing analysis, public input, and agency review). The 
Forest Service will use funds generated to sustain the trail system, 
facilities, patrols, and monitoring.
    The Ocala National Forest is committed to providing quality 
motorized recreation in balance with what the land can support. The 
Ocala National Forest recently designated approximately 150 miles of 
off-highway vehicle trails for motorcycles and unlicensed all-terrain 
vehicles that consist of mixed-use roads, ATV/motorcycle trails, and 
motorcycle-only trails. Analysis has begun to consider additional 
designated trails on the Ocala National Forest which would be included 
in the fee permit system.

DATES: The proposed fee would be initiated no sooner than April 1, 
2007. Comments, concerns, or questions on this proposal must be 
submitted by October 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, concerns, or questions about this proposal 
to District Ranger, Ocala National Forest, 40929 State Road 19, 
Umatilla, Florida 3448-5849.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Bret Bush, Recreation Program 
Manager, 352-625-2520 extension 2509.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, 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 Recreation Resource Advisory 
Committee will review proposals for new fees at least three months 
prior to the recommended initiation date.

    Dated: October 3, 2006.
John Richard Lint,
District Ranger, Ocala National Forest.
[FR Doc. 06-8929 Filed 10-26-06; 8:45 am]
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