Notice of Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 58284-58285 [E7-20232]

Download as PDF 58284 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 198 / Monday, October 15, 2007 / Notices Done in Washington, DC, this 9th day of October 2007. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E7–20224 Filed 10–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Shawnee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites and Recreation Facilities Modifications. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Shawnee National Forest is proposing to begin charging fees at eight day-use recreation sites, as well as for equestrian use of the designated trail system. Additionally, the Forest proposes to increase fees at five campgrounds. The proposed fees are based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance and market assessment. At this time, the fees described below are only proposed and may be modified upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of recreation sites and the Forest’s designated equestrian trail system. The establishment of fees at certain types of recreation sites on national forests is authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act which was signed into law by President Bush in December 2004. In addition to the new fees and the fee increases, the Shawnee National Forest is proposing to increase the cost effectiveness of some recreation facilities by removing amenities at these sites. Proposed Day-Use Fees Day-use fees of $5.00 per car are being considered for the Garden of the Gods interpretive and picnic sites, Pounds Hollow picnic and beach area, Bell Smith Springs interpretive and picnic areas, Lincoln Memorial at Jonesboro, Johnson Creek picnic and beach area, the Johnson Creek Boat Launch and the Little Grand Canyon Trailhead. An occupant of each car entering the parking areas of these sites would be expected to self-pay using a fee envelope provided at the site. Day-use fees of $5.00 per boat are being proposed for use of the Buttermilk Hill VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:55 Oct 12, 2007 Jkt 214001 Picnic Site. At Buttermilk Hill an occupant of each boat would be expected to self-pay using a fee envelope provided at the site. Fees collected at these areas would be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. Proposed Trail Use Permits for Equestrians The Shawnee National Forest also proposes to establish a trail permit fee of $5.00 per day ($50.00 per year) for equestrians to use designated national forest trails. In areas where cross country riding is authorized, and on national forest roads, riding would remain free. Permits would be available from Shawnee National Forest Offices and from cooperating vendors. Permits would be issued to individuals and would not be transferable. No permit would be required for persons under 16 years of age. Fees collected for equestrian use of trails would be used for the maintenance, construction or enhancement of equestrian trails and trailhead facilities. Annual Passes for Day Use Facilities and Equestrian Trails An Annual Pass will be available for frequent visitors or those who wish to recreate for longer periods of time on the Shawnee. A Shawnee National Forest Annual Pass will be available at Shawnee National Forest offices for $50.00 and will admit one vehicle into day-use fee areas at the Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, Bell Smith Springs, Johnson Creek Recreation Area, Lincoln Memorial and the Little Grand Canyon Trailhead for an unlimited number of visits for one year from the date of purchase. A Shawnee National Forest Annual Equestrian Trail Permit will be available for $50.00 at Shawnee National Forest offices or at participating vendors and would authorize use of one horse or mule on designated trails that are open to equestrian use for one year from the date of purchase. Proposed Fee Increases for Shawnee National Forest Campgrounds The Shawnee National Forest proposes to increase fees at five campgrounds. A campsite at Pharaoh Campground at Garden of the Gods fees would increase from $5.00 to $12.00 per night with the fee also covering day-use of Pharaoh Picnic Area and the Garden of the Gods Interpretive Site. Fees at Camp Cadiz would be raised from $5.00 to $10.00 per night. Fees at Pine Ridge Campground at the Pounds Hollow Recreation Area would increase from PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 $5.00 to $12.00 per night and would include use of the Pounds Hollow Picnic and Beach day-use sites. Fees at Pine Hills Campground would increase from $5.00 to $10.00 per night. Fees at the Johnson Creek Group Campground would increase from $5.00 to $12.00 for a single site, $9.00 to $15.00 for a double site and $15.00 to $20.00 for a triple site. The fees at the Johnson Creek Group Campground would also include the use of the Johnson Creek boat launch, picnic and beach day-use sites. Proposed Modification of Shawnee National Forest Recreation Facilities The Shawnee National Forest proposes to increase the cost effectiveness of developed recreation facilities management by reducing services at some locations where use continues to be light. The following actions are being considered: Removal of the tables, fire rings and toilets from the Johnson Creek Single Family Campground (the Group Campground will remain open), removal of one picnic shelter from the Johnson Creek Picnic Area, removal of tables, fire rings and toilets from two of four loops of Pine Ridge Campground at the Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, removal of the water system at Tower Rock Campground and removal of the tables and grills at the Tower Rock Picnic Site, and removal of tables, fire rings, toilets and water tanks from the Buck Ridge Campground at Lake of Egypt. Fees will no longer be required for the use of the Tower Rock Campground. The boat launches at Tower Rock and at Hickory Point on Lake of Egypt would remain open and free to the public. Additionally, the boardwalk and other facilities at the Oakwood Bottoms Green-Tree Reservoir site, and the picnic and interpretive shelters at Illinois Iron Furnace picnic site would not be replaced when they have reached the end of their serviceability. The toilet at Teal Pond would be removed without replacement. DATES: New fees may begin as early as April 2008. Modifications to facilities may begin as soon as June of 2008. The Shawnee National Forest will host open-house meetings to explain the fee and facility proposals or to discuss other items of interest related to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004. The meetings will be open to the public. Meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vienna High School, 601 N. 1st Street, Vienna, Illinois; on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 100 Columbus Drive, Marion, Illinois; E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 198 / Monday, October 15, 2007 / Notices and on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Davis-McCann Center, 15 North 14th Street, Murphysboro, Illinois. ADDRESSES: Comments and recommendations regarding the Shawnee National Forest’s recreation fee and/or facilities proposals can be sent to Hurston A. Nicholas, Forest Supervisor, Shawnee National Forest, 50 Highway 145 South, Harrisburg, IL 62946. Comments or recommendations concerning these recreation fee proposals should be submitted prior to mid April 2008 in order to be considered. You can e-mail your comments using the ‘‘Contact Us’’ link on the Shawnee National Forest Web site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/ shawnee/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Pohlman, Recreation Program Manager, 618–253–7114. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the Shawnee National Forest Web site at: https://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/ shawnee/passes/. 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. Additionally, the Act stipulates that the establishment of new fees or the modification of existing fees must be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC) prior to their implementation. Once public recommendations and comments have been gathered, these fee proposals, along with any modifications resulting from public comments, will be submitted for review by the RRAC. Dated: October 9, 2007. Hurston A. Nicholas, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E7–20232 Filed 10–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Sandy Urban Fish Pond/Park Project, Salt Lake County, UT Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Utah, U.S. Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:55 Oct 12, 2007 Jkt 214001 58285 Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Guidelines (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for Sandy Urban Fish Pond/Park Project, Salt Lake County, UT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: M. Ron Davidson, Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Room 4402, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138–1100; telephone number (801) 524–4550. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this federally assisted action indicates that the project will not cause significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As a result of these findings, M. Ron Davidson, Acting State Conservationist, has determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact statement is not needed for this project. Dated: October 4, 2007. M. Ron Davidson, Acting State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Utah. [FR Doc. E7–20198 Filed 10–12–07; 8:45 am] Sandy Urban Fish Pond/Park Project Public Session: 1. Welcome and Introductions. 2. Remarks from Bureau of Industry and Security Management. 3. Industry Presentations. 4. New Business. Closed Session: 5. Discussion of matters determined to be exempt from the provisions relating to public meetings found in 5 U.S.C. app. 2 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(3). The open session will be accessible via teleconference to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. To join the confidence, submit inquiries to Ms. Yvette Springer at Yspringer@bis.doc.gov no later than October 23, 2007. A limited number of seats will be available during the public session of the meeting. Reservations are not accepted. To the extent that time permits, members of the public may present oral statements to the Committee. The public may submit written statements at any time before or after the meeting. However, to facilitate distribution of public presentation materials to the Committee members, the Committee suggests that the materials be forwarded before the meeting to Ms. Springer. The Assistant Secretary for Administration, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, formally determined on September 26, 2007 pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact During Fiscal Year 2007, Congress appropriated funds through a Congressional Earmark to NRCS to provide technical and financial assistance to Sandy City Parks and Recreation for the Sandy Urban Fish Pond/Park Project. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared in order to make a reasoned and informed decision in selecting which alternative to implement and also to determine if the proposed action is a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The purpose for constructing an urban fish pond and park is to provide an additional recreational as well as an educational element to Sandy City. The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency and to various Federal, State and local agencies and interested parties. A limited number of copies of the FONSI and the EA are available to fill single copy requests at the above address. Basic data developed during the environmental assessment are on file and may be reviewed by contacting Ron Davidson. No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will meet on October 30, 2007, 9:30 a.m., in the Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW., Washington, DC. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on technical questions that affect the level of export controls applicable to sensors and instrumentation equipment and technology. Agenda E:\FR\FM\15OCN1.SGM 15OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Shawnee National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites and Recreation Facilities 
Modifications.

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SUMMARY: The Shawnee National Forest is proposing to begin charging 
fees at eight day-use recreation sites, as well as for equestrian use 
of the designated trail system. Additionally, the Forest proposes to 
increase fees at five campgrounds. The proposed fees are based on the 
level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and 
maintenance and market assessment. At this time, the fees described 
below are only proposed and may be modified upon further analysis and 
public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued 
operation and maintenance of recreation sites and the Forest's 
designated equestrian trail system. The establishment of fees at 
certain types of recreation sites on national forests is authorized by 
the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act which was signed into law 
by President Bush in December 2004.
    In addition to the new fees and the fee increases, the Shawnee 
National Forest is proposing to increase the cost effectiveness of some 
recreation facilities by removing amenities at these sites.

Proposed Day-Use Fees

    Day-use fees of $5.00 per car are being considered for the Garden 
of the Gods interpretive and picnic sites, Pounds Hollow picnic and 
beach area, Bell Smith Springs interpretive and picnic areas, Lincoln 
Memorial at Jonesboro, Johnson Creek picnic and beach area, the Johnson 
Creek Boat Launch and the Little Grand Canyon Trailhead. An occupant of 
each car entering the parking areas of these sites would be expected to 
self-pay using a fee envelope provided at the site. Day-use fees of 
$5.00 per boat are being proposed for use of the Buttermilk Hill Picnic 
Site. At Buttermilk Hill an occupant of each boat would be expected to 
self-pay using a fee envelope provided at the site. Fees collected at 
these areas would be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the 
facilities.

Proposed Trail Use Permits for Equestrians

    The Shawnee National Forest also proposes to establish a trail 
permit fee of $5.00 per day ($50.00 per year) for equestrians to use 
designated national forest trails. In areas where cross country riding 
is authorized, and on national forest roads, riding would remain free. 
Permits would be available from Shawnee National Forest Offices and 
from cooperating vendors. Permits would be issued to individuals and 
would not be transferable. No permit would be required for persons 
under 16 years of age. Fees collected for equestrian use of trails 
would be used for the maintenance, construction or enhancement of 
equestrian trails and trailhead facilities.

Annual Passes for Day Use Facilities and Equestrian Trails

    An Annual Pass will be available for frequent visitors or those who 
wish to recreate for longer periods of time on the Shawnee. A Shawnee 
National Forest Annual Pass will be available at Shawnee National 
Forest offices for $50.00 and will admit one vehicle into day-use fee 
areas at the Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, Garden of the Gods 
Recreation Area, Bell Smith Springs, Johnson Creek Recreation Area, 
Lincoln Memorial and the Little Grand Canyon Trailhead for an unlimited 
number of visits for one year from the date of purchase. A Shawnee 
National Forest Annual Equestrian Trail Permit will be available for 
$50.00 at Shawnee National Forest offices or at participating vendors 
and would authorize use of one horse or mule on designated trails that 
are open to equestrian use for one year from the date of purchase.

Proposed Fee Increases for Shawnee National Forest Campgrounds

    The Shawnee National Forest proposes to increase fees at five 
campgrounds. A campsite at Pharaoh Campground at Garden of the Gods 
fees would increase from $5.00 to $12.00 per night with the fee also 
covering day-use of Pharaoh Picnic Area and the Garden of the Gods 
Interpretive Site. Fees at Camp Cadiz would be raised from $5.00 to 
$10.00 per night. Fees at Pine Ridge Campground at the Pounds Hollow 
Recreation Area would increase from $5.00 to $12.00 per night and would 
include use of the Pounds Hollow Picnic and Beach day-use sites. Fees 
at Pine Hills Campground would increase from $5.00 to $10.00 per night. 
Fees at the Johnson Creek Group Campground would increase from $5.00 to 
$12.00 for a single site, $9.00 to $15.00 for a double site and $15.00 
to $20.00 for a triple site. The fees at the Johnson Creek Group 
Campground would also include the use of the Johnson Creek boat launch, 
picnic and beach day-use sites.

Proposed Modification of Shawnee National Forest Recreation Facilities

    The Shawnee National Forest proposes to increase the cost 
effectiveness of developed recreation facilities management by reducing 
services at some locations where use continues to be light. The 
following actions are being considered: Removal of the tables, fire 
rings and toilets from the Johnson Creek Single Family Campground (the 
Group Campground will remain open), removal of one picnic shelter from 
the Johnson Creek Picnic Area, removal of tables, fire rings and 
toilets from two of four loops of Pine Ridge Campground at the Pounds 
Hollow Recreation Area, removal of the water system at Tower Rock 
Campground and removal of the tables and grills at the Tower Rock 
Picnic Site, and removal of tables, fire rings, toilets and water tanks 
from the Buck Ridge Campground at Lake of Egypt. Fees will no longer be 
required for the use of the Tower Rock Campground. The boat launches at 
Tower Rock and at Hickory Point on Lake of Egypt would remain open and 
free to the public. Additionally, the boardwalk and other facilities at 
the Oakwood Bottoms Green-Tree Reservoir site, and the picnic and 
interpretive shelters at Illinois Iron Furnace picnic site would not be 
replaced when they have reached the end of their serviceability. The 
toilet at Teal Pond would be removed without replacement.

DATES: New fees may begin as early as April 2008. Modifications to 
facilities may begin as soon as June of 2008.
    The Shawnee National Forest will host open-house meetings to 
explain the fee and facility proposals or to discuss other items of 
interest related to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 
2004. The meetings will be open to the public. Meetings will be held on 
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Vienna High School, 
601 N. 1st Street, Vienna, Illinois; on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 100 Columbus Drive, 
Marion, Illinois;

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and on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Davis-
McCann Center, 15 North 14th Street, Murphysboro, Illinois.

ADDRESSES: Comments and recommendations regarding the Shawnee National 
Forest's recreation fee and/or facilities proposals can be sent to 
Hurston A. Nicholas, Forest Supervisor, Shawnee National Forest, 50 
Highway 145 South, Harrisburg, IL 62946. Comments or recommendations 
concerning these recreation fee proposals should be submitted prior to 
mid April 2008 in order to be considered. You can e-mail your comments 
using the ``Contact Us'' link on the Shawnee National Forest Web site 
at: https://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Pohlman, Recreation Program 
Manager, 618-253-7114. Information about proposed fee changes can also 
be found on the Shawnee National Forest Web site at: https://
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee/passes/.

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. Additionally, the Act stipulates 
that the establishment of new fees or the modification of existing fees 
must be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC) 
prior to their implementation. Once public recommendations and comments 
have been gathered, these fee proposals, along with any modifications 
resulting from public comments, will be submitted for review by the 
RRAC.

    Dated: October 9, 2007.
Hurston A. Nicholas,
Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. E7-20232 Filed 10-12-07; 8:45 am]
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