Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 47880 [E8-18719]

Download as PDF 47880 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 159 / Friday, August 15, 2008 / Notices adjacent to urban national forests, age 18 or older. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 344 hours. Comment Is Invited Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request toward Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: August 11, 2008. Ann Bartuska, Deputy Chief, Research & Development. [FR Doc. E8–18959 Filed 8–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Sawtooth National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to charge fees at three camping areas on the Fairfield Ranger District, four campgrounds on the Minidoka Ranger District, and two cabins on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, cost comparison for similar facilities, and VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:03 Aug 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 public comment. The fees listed are proposed and will be finalized upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used to maintain the recreation facilities and sites where they are collected. On the Fairfield Ranger District, The Baumgartner Group Use Campground, and the overnight campsites at the Willow Creek and Bear Creek Transfer Camps (all currently free use sites) are being proposed as fee sites. These sites have the same amenities offered at other developed campgrounds on the Sawtooth and adjacent National Forests. The proposed fee to help maintain the Baumgartner Group use site is $125 a night for up to 100 people. The proposed fees for Willow and Bear Creek would be $6.00 per night for single family sites. The fee season for these three sites will be approximately Memorial Day through September 30 each year as weather permits. On the Minidoka Ranger District, Schipper, Steer Basin, Sublett, and Diamondfield Jack campgrounds (all currently free use sites) are being proposed as fee sites. These sites have the same amenities offered at other developed campgrounds on the Sawtooth and adjacent National Forests. The proposed fee to help maintain Schipper, Steer Basin, and Sublett would be $5.00 per night for single family sites. The proposed fee for Diamondfield Jack would be $8.00 per night for single family sites. The fee season for these sites will be approximately Memorial Day through September 30 each year as weather permits. On the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, The Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Valley Work Center cabins are being proposed as fee sites to be available as rental cabins during the shoulder and winter seasons (approximately October 1–April 30 each year). These cabins have not previously been available for public use and are used for employee housing during the summer season. The proposed fee to help maintain these cabins would be $50 and $65 per night respectively. DATES: New fees would be implemented in May, 2009. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Sawtooth National Forest, 2647 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho, 83301–7976. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For campgrounds on the Fairfield Ranger District: Mike Dettori, District Ranger, 208–764–3202; for campgrounds on the Minidoka Ranger District: Scott Nannenga, District Ranger, 208–678– 0430; for cabins: Kelly Jardine, Deputy Area Ranger, 208–774–3000. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 7, 2008. Jane P. Kollmeyer, Sawtooth National Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E8–18719 Filed 8–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to the Procurement List. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action adds to the Procurement List products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly M. Zeich, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 23, June 16 and June 20 2008, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice (73 FR 30046; 33972; 35118; 35119) of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products and services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c and 41 CFR 51– 2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or E:\FR\FM\15AUN1.SGM 15AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 159 (Friday, August 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 47880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18719]


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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: Sawtooth National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites.

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SUMMARY: The Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to charge fees at 
three camping areas on the Fairfield Ranger District, four campgrounds 
on the Minidoka Ranger District, and two cabins on the Sawtooth 
National Recreation Area.
    Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services 
provided, cost of operation and maintenance, cost comparison for 
similar facilities, and public comment. The fees listed are proposed 
and will be finalized upon further analysis and public comment. Funds 
from fees would be used to maintain the recreation facilities and sites 
where they are collected.
    On the Fairfield Ranger District, The Baumgartner Group Use 
Campground, and the overnight campsites at the Willow Creek and Bear 
Creek Transfer Camps (all currently free use sites) are being proposed 
as fee sites. These sites have the same amenities offered at other 
developed campgrounds on the Sawtooth and adjacent National Forests. 
The proposed fee to help maintain the Baumgartner Group use site is 
$125 a night for up to 100 people. The proposed fees for Willow and 
Bear Creek would be $6.00 per night for single family sites. The fee 
season for these three sites will be approximately Memorial Day through 
September 30 each year as weather permits.
    On the Minidoka Ranger District, Schipper, Steer Basin, Sublett, 
and Diamondfield Jack campgrounds (all currently free use sites) are 
being proposed as fee sites. These sites have the same amenities 
offered at other developed campgrounds on the Sawtooth and adjacent 
National Forests. The proposed fee to help maintain Schipper, Steer 
Basin, and Sublett would be $5.00 per night for single family sites. 
The proposed fee for Diamondfield Jack would be $8.00 per night for 
single family sites. The fee season for these sites will be 
approximately Memorial Day through September 30 each year as weather 
permits.
    On the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, The Redfish Lake and 
Sawtooth Valley Work Center cabins are being proposed as fee sites to 
be available as rental cabins during the shoulder and winter seasons 
(approximately October 1-April 30 each year). These cabins have not 
previously been available for public use and are used for employee 
housing during the summer season. The proposed fee to help maintain 
these cabins would be $50 and $65 per night respectively.

DATES: New fees would be implemented in May, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Sawtooth National Forest, 2647 Kimberly 
Road, Twin Falls, Idaho, 83301-7976.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For campgrounds on the Fairfield 
Ranger District: Mike Dettori, District Ranger, 208-764-3202; for 
campgrounds on the Minidoka Ranger District: Scott Nannenga, District 
Ranger, 208-678-0430; for cabins: Kelly Jardine, Deputy Area Ranger, 
208-774-3000.

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.

    Dated: August 7, 2008.
Jane P. Kollmeyer,
Sawtooth National Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. E8-18719 Filed 8-14-08; 8:45 am]
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