Notice of Proposed Fee Increase; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 18198 [E9-9011]

Download as PDF 18198 Notices Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 75 Tuesday, April 21, 2009 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. recreation fee areas are established. Once public involvement is complete, this new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Dated: April 13, 2009. George Bain, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. [FR Doc. E9–9011 Filed 4–20–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M Dated: April 13, 2009. George Bain, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. [FR Doc. E9–9015 Filed 4–20–09; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BILLING CODE 3410–11–M Forest Service Notice of Proposed Fee Increase; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Forest Service mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed fee increase. SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is planning to increase fees from $8 per site per night to $10 per site per night for overnight camping at Dockery Lake Campground. The fee increase is only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. This campground has eleven lake-side campsites, each with a parking spur, tent pad, fire ring, picnic table and lantern post. It also offers drinking water, toilets, picnic sites and a fishing pier. Visitor use monitoring on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of quality outdoor camping facilities. Funds will be used to make improvements to the Dockery Lake Campground. DATES: If approved, Dockery Lake Campground will increase fees in January 2010. ADDRESSES: George Bain, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia 30501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison Koopman, Developed Recreation Program Manager, 770–297–3030. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the ChattahoocheeOconee National Forest Web site: https:// www.fs.fed.us/conf/. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 20:25 Apr 20, 2009 Jkt 217001 the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. Once public involvement is complete, this new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Notice of Proposed New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee site. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is planning to charge an $8 per site per night fee for overnight camping at Hickey Gap Campground. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. This campground has five creek-side campsites and has been available for camping use prior to this date. Visitor use monitoring on the ChattahoocheeOconee National Forest has shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of quality outdoor camping facilities. Funds from the campground will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of Hickey Gap Campground. DATES: If approved, Hickey Gap Campground will start charging fees in January 2010. ADDRESSES: George Bain, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia 30501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison Koopman, Developed Recreation Program Manager, 770–297–3030. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the ChattahoocheeOconee National Forest Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/conf/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is planning to charge fees at two shooting range sites. One of the sites, Trembling Bridge Shooting Range, is being reconstructed and amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. The other site, Cedar Creek Shooting Range, is being constructed. 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 recreation sites. Trembling Bridge and Cedar Creek Shooting Ranges will be available for target practice. Amenities proposed for these facilities would include a 100 yard shooting range, parking area for ten to twenty vehicles, pathways, security fencing, a toilet, shooting shed, and benches, all which would all be accessible. A financial analysis has been completed to determine the fee of $5 per person per day, for those over the age of 16 years. Youth, 16 and under, will be allowed to use the ranges for free and must be accompanied by an adult. E:\FR\FM\21APN1.SGM 21APN1

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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules 
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings 
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, 
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency 
statements of organization and functions are examples of documents 
appearing in this section.

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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 75 / Tuesday, April 21, 2009 / 
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of proposed fee increase.

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SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is planning to 
increase fees from $8 per site per night to $10 per site per night for 
overnight camping at Dockery Lake Campground. The fee increase is only 
proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public 
comment. This campground has eleven lake-side campsites, each with a 
parking spur, tent pad, fire ring, picnic table and lantern post. It 
also offers drinking water, toilets, picnic sites and a fishing pier. 
Visitor use monitoring on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest has 
shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of quality 
outdoor camping facilities. Funds will be used to make improvements to 
the Dockery Lake Campground.

DATES: If approved, Dockery Lake Campground will increase fees in 
January 2010.

ADDRESSES: George Bain, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee 
National Forest, 1755 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alison Koopman, Developed Recreation 
Program Manager, 770-297-3030. Information about proposed fee changes 
can also be found on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Web site: 
https://www.fs.fed.us/conf/.

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. Once public involvement is 
complete, this new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource 
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: April 13, 2009.
George Bain,
Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
[FR Doc. E9-9011 Filed 4-20-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-11-M
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