Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 16623 [E8-6192]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 61 / Friday, March 28, 2008 / Notices 16623 Forest Service ACTION: Notice of Proposed Recreation Notice of New Recreation Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Dated: March 10, 2008. R.E. Vann III, Acting Forest Supervisor, National Forest in Mississippi. [FR Doc. E8–6192 Filed 3–27–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Fees. The National Forests in Mississippi is proposing new fees for two horse trails. Witch Dance Horse Trail is located on the Tombigbee National Forest within Chickasaw County, MS. This trail is 18 miles long with multiple loops and 1 trailhead that provides a toilet, hitching posts, and designated developed parking. Big Foot Horse Trail is located on the De Soto National Forest, De Soto Ranger District within Harrison County, MS. This trail is 22 miles long trail with multiple loops and 1 trailhead that provides a toilet, hitching posts and designated developed parking. The Forest Service proposes to charge $5 per rider per day for use of these trails. Funds received from these fees will be used for continued operation and maintenance of these trails and would allow additional amenities to be added in the future. The purpose of this notice is to solicit public input on this proposal. Please contact us or provide written comments (information below) within 6 months from the date of this publication. SUMMARY: These trails are available for public use now. However, fees will not be initiated until after public comments have been considered and reviewed by the Recreation Resource (citizen) Advisory Committee. DATES: Jeff Gainey, Recreation Program Manager, 601–965–1617, National Forests in Mississippi, 100 West Capitol Street, Suite 1141, Jackson, MS 39269. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The National Forests in Mississippi currently manages two other horse trails. Comparable recreational use fees are currently charged at these sites. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 10, 2008. R.E. Vann III, Acting Forest Supervisor, National Forest in Mississippi. [FR Doc. E8–6191 Filed 3–27–08; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 3410–11–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:57 Mar 27, 2008 Jkt 214001 National Forests in Mississippi, USDA Forest Service. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of Proposed Recreation Fees. SUMMARY: The National Forests in Mississippi is proposing new fees for two motorized trails. Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail is located on the De Soto Ranger District, De Soto National Forest within Perry County, MS. This site has a trailhead with a restroom, designated improved parking, and bulletin board with trail map. This trail is 31 miles long. Bethel Motorcycle Trail is located on the De Soto Ranger District, De Soto National Forest within Harrison County, MS. This site has a trailhead with designated improved parking, picnic tables, grills, and bulletin board with trail map. This trail is 15 miles long. The Forest Service proposes to charge $5 per operator per day for use of these trails. Funds received from these fees would be used for continued operation and maintenance of these trails and would allow additional amenities to be added in the future. The purpose of this notice is to solicit public input on this proposal. Please contact us or provide written comments (contact information below) within 6 months from the date of this publication. These trails will be available for public use in summer, 2008. However, fees will not be initiated until after public comments have been considered and reviewed by the Recreation Resource (citizen) Advisory Committee. DATES: Jeff Gainey, Recreation Program Manager, 601–965–1617, National Forests in Mississippi, 100 West Capitol Street, Suite 1141, Jackson, MS 39269. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. The National Forests in Mississippi currently manages two other ATV/motorcycle trails. Comparable recreational use fees are currently charged at these sites. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Award AGENCY: ACTION: Forest Service, USDA. Notice of award. SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, awarded a grant to Flambeau River Papers, LLC, Park Falls, WI in the amount of $1.925MIL for a project titled ‘‘Biomass-to-Fuel’’. This grant is being used by the grantee to support its ongoing effort in determining the potential technical and economic viability of constructing and operating a demonstration biomass-to-liquids biofuels facility, which would be colocated with the company’s existing pulp and paper mill. If successful, the biomass-to-liquids facility would generate renewable energy to operate the pulp and paper mill, as well as producing a marketable liquid transportation fuel. DATES: Grant award—March 17, 2008. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, One Gifford Pinchot Drive, Madison, WI 53726– 2398. ADDRESSES: For questions regarding the grant award, contact William Clark, Grants and Agreements Specialist, (608) 231–9282, wlclark@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 24, 2008. Ann M. Bartuska, Deputy Chief for Research & Development. [FR Doc. E8–6395 Filed 3–27–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P E:\FR\FM\28MRN1.SGM 28MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 61 (Friday, March 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 16623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-6192]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: National Forests in Mississippi, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Recreation Fees.

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SUMMARY: The National Forests in Mississippi is proposing new fees for 
two motorized trails. Rattlesnake Bay ATV Trail is located on the De 
Soto Ranger District, De Soto National Forest within Perry County, MS. 
This site has a trailhead with a restroom, designated improved parking, 
and bulletin board with trail map. This trail is 31 miles long. Bethel 
Motorcycle Trail is located on the De Soto Ranger District, De Soto 
National Forest within Harrison County, MS. This site has a trailhead 
with designated improved parking, picnic tables, grills, and bulletin 
board with trail map. This trail is 15 miles long. The Forest Service 
proposes to charge $5 per operator per day for use of these trails. 
Funds received from these fees would be used for continued operation 
and maintenance of these trails and would allow additional amenities to 
be added in the future. The purpose of this notice is to solicit public 
input on this proposal. Please contact us or provide written comments 
(contact information below) within 6 months from the date of this 
publication.

DATES: These trails will be available for public use in summer, 2008. 
However, fees will not be initiated until after public comments have 
been considered and reviewed by the Recreation Resource (citizen) 
Advisory Committee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Gainey, Recreation Program 
Manager, 601-965-1617, National Forests in Mississippi, 100 West 
Capitol Street, Suite 1141, Jackson, MS 39269.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation 
fee areas are established. The National Forests in Mississippi 
currently manages two other ATV/motorcycle trails. Comparable 
recreational use fees are currently charged at these sites.

    Dated: March 10, 2008.
R.E. Vann III,
Acting Forest Supervisor, National Forest in Mississippi.
 [FR Doc. E8-6192 Filed 3-27-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-M

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