Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 53525 [E7-18402]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 19, 2007 / Notices of Intent is being revised to extend the final date for receiving comments concerning the scope of the analysis to November 1, 2007. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of this analysis must be received no later than November 1, 2007 to ensure they are fully incorporated into the Draft EIS. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Jennie O’Connor, Off-Highway Vehicle Travel Management Plan Leader, Mt. Hood National Forest, 6780 Highway 35, Parkdale, Oregon 97041. Electronic comments can be submitted to comments-pacificnorthwestmthood@fs.fed.us. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennie O’Connor, Natural Resource Planner, Mt. Hood National Forest, 6780 Highway 35, Parkdale, Oregon 97041 (541) 352–6002 x634, or by e-mailing jmoconnor@fs.fed.us. Dated: September 12, 2007. Gary L. Larsen, Forest Supervisor, Mt. Hood National Forest. [FR Doc. 07–4642 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 198–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by the Regional Recreation Fee Board and by the Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Manti-La Sal National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Manti-La Sal National Forest is planning to charge fees at eleven recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these sites. Indian Creek Guard Station and Seeley Guard Station will be available for overnight rental. A financial analysis is being completed to determine the rental fee but may range between $30 and $50 per night. Guard Stations rentals offer a unique experience and are a widely popular offering on National Forests. These Guard Stations VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Sep 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 have recently been restored. Fees would continue to help protect and maintain the Guard Stations. The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing to charge a fee of $5 per vehicle per night at Twin Reservoir Fishing/Camping and an overnight fee of $5 per site at Mason Draw Campground, Oowah Lake Campground and Sand Flats Camping Area (Maloy Park). A $7 overnight fee per site is proposed at Fish Creek Campground and Trailhead. These sites are eligible under the Recreation Fee Enhancement Act to collect fees for continued operation and maintenance. A financial analysis is being completed to determine fee rates. DATES: New fees would begin after April 2008 once a final decision is made and is listed with the National Reservation Service. ADDRESSES: Rod Player, Acting Forest Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest, 599 West Price River Drive, Price, UT 84501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann King, Public Service Staff Officer, 435– 636–3535. Information about proposed fees is posted at the individual campgrounds. Dated: September 6, 2007. Rod Player, Acting Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest . [FR Doc. E7–18402 Filed 9–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Information Collection Activity; Comment Request Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53525 Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or the Agency, invites comments on this information collection for which Rural Development intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 19, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele L. Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 720–0784 FAX: (202) 720–8435. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) regulation (5 CFR 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13) requires that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that the Agency is submitting to OMB for extension. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Michele L. Brooks, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., STOP 1522, Room 5159 South Building, Washington, DC 20250–1522. Telephone: (202) 690–1078, FAX: (202) 720–8435. Title: 7 CFR Part 1783, ‘‘Revolving Fund Program’’. OMB Control Number: 0572–0138. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Rural Development supports the sound development of rural E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 53525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18402]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Manti-La Sal National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Manti-La Sal National Forest is planning to charge fees at 
eleven recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or 
amenities added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed 
based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of 
operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. The 
fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further 
analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the 
continued operation and maintenance of these sites.
    Indian Creek Guard Station and Seeley Guard Station will be 
available for overnight rental. A financial analysis is being completed 
to determine the rental fee but may range between $30 and $50 per 
night. Guard Stations rentals offer a unique experience and are a 
widely popular offering on National Forests. These Guard Stations have 
recently been restored. Fees would continue to help protect and 
maintain the Guard Stations.
    The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing to charge a fee of $5 
per vehicle per night at Twin Reservoir Fishing/Camping and an 
overnight fee of $5 per site at Mason Draw Campground, Oowah Lake 
Campground and Sand Flats Camping Area (Maloy Park). A $7 overnight fee 
per site is proposed at Fish Creek Campground and Trailhead. These 
sites are eligible under the Recreation Fee Enhancement Act to collect 
fees for continued operation and maintenance. A financial analysis is 
being completed to determine fee rates.

DATES: New fees would begin after April 2008 once a final decision is 
made and is listed with the National Reservation Service.

ADDRESSES: Rod Player, Acting Forest Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National 
Forest, 599 West Price River Drive, Price, UT 84501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann King, Public Service Staff 
Officer, 435-636-3535. Information about proposed fees is posted at the 
individual campgrounds.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 198-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new 
recreation fee areas are established. This new fee will be reviewed by 
the Regional Recreation Fee Board and by the Recreation Resource 
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: September 6, 2007.
Rod Player,
 Acting Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest .
 [FR Doc. E7-18402 Filed 9-18-07; 8:45 am]
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