Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 30045 [E9-14667]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 24, 2009 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this constitutes notice of the upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). The Advisory Committee meets twice annually to advise the GIPSA Administrator on the programs and services that GIPSA delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the Advisory Committee help GIPSA better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace. DATES: June 24, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 25, 2009, 8 a.m. to Noon. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Committee meeting will take place at the Renaissance Grand and Suites Hotel, 800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63101. Requests to orally address the Advisory Committee during the meeting or written comments may be sent to: Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, DC 20250–3601. Requests and comments may also be faxed to (202) 690–2173. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terri L. Henry by phone at (202) 205– 8281 or by e-mail at Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the GIPSA Administrator with respect to the implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). Information about the Advisory Committee is available on the GIPSA Internet site at https:// www.gipsa.usda.gov. Under the section, ‘‘I Want To * * *,’’ select ‘‘Learn about the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.’’ The agenda will include an overview of GIPSA’s 2009 operations, review of the revised sorghum standards, GIPSA’s strategic plan, container regulations, and GIPSA’s financial status. For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri L. Henry by phone at (202) 205–8281 or by e-mail at Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:46 Jun 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 Public participation will be limited to written statements unless permission is received from the Committee Chairperson to orally address the Advisory Committee. The meeting will be open to the public. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information or related accommodations should contact Terri L. Henry at the telephone number listed above. Randall Jones, Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. [FR Doc. E9–14847 Filed 6–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–KD–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) AGENCY: Sequoia National Forest, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of new fee sites SUMMARY: The Sequoia National Forest is proposing to charge a $175, $200, and $250 per night fee for the overnight rental of three cabins located on newly acquired National Forest System lands known as Upper Grouse Valley in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. These three cabins have not been available for public recreation use prior to this date. Rentals of other cabins on the Sequoia National Forest have shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of rental cabins. Funds from these rentals will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the cabins and improvements. If there are excess funds, they will be used to improve the quality of the experience for visitors to the Giant Sequoia Monument. Improvements considered would include the development of interpretive opportunities, trails, and conservation programs focusing on bringing underrepresented youth to the Monument. DATES: It is anticipated that the Upper Grouse Valley Cabins will become available for recreation rental April 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest, 1839 South Newcomb Street, Porterville, California, 93257. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Cole, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 559–784–1500, extension 1133. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30045 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. This proposed new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. The Sequoia National Forest currently has three other overnight rentals under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and five cabin rentals under concessionaire management. These rentals are often fully booked throughout the rental season. A business analysis of the Upper Grouse Valley cabins showed that people desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Sequoia National Forest. A market analysis indicates that the $175, $200, and $250 per night fee is both reasonable and acceptable for these cabins given the unique recreation experience, amenities and services provided. People wanting to rent the Upper Grouse Valley cabins will need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1– 877–444–6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for reservations made through the internet or $10 for reservations made through the call center. Dated: June 16, 2009. Tina J. Terrell, Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest. [FR Doc. E9–14667 Filed 6–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Georgia Advisory Committee Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a planning meeting of the Georgia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will convene at 1:30 p.m. and adjourn at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Barnes Law Group, 31 Atlanta Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Committee’s report on fair housing enforcement in Georgia and discuss the Committee’s activity plan for fiscal year 2010. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14667]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Sequoia National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of new fee sites

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SUMMARY: The Sequoia National Forest is proposing to charge a $175, 
$200, and $250 per night fee for the overnight rental of three cabins 
located on newly acquired National Forest System lands known as Upper 
Grouse Valley in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. These three 
cabins have not been available for public recreation use prior to this 
date. Rentals of other cabins on the Sequoia National Forest have shown 
that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of rental cabins. 
Funds from these rentals will be used for the continued operation and 
maintenance of the cabins and improvements. If there are excess funds, 
they will be used to improve the quality of the experience for visitors 
to the Giant Sequoia Monument. Improvements considered would include 
the development of interpretive opportunities, trails, and conservation 
programs focusing on bringing underrepresented youth to the Monument.

DATES: It is anticipated that the Upper Grouse Valley Cabins will 
become available for recreation rental April 1, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest, 1839 South 
Newcomb Street, Porterville, California, 93257.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Mary Cole, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 559-784-1500, extension 1133.

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. This proposed new fee will be 
reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final 
decision and implementation.
    The Sequoia National Forest currently has three other overnight 
rentals under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and five 
cabin rentals under concessionaire management. These rentals are often 
fully booked throughout the rental season. A business analysis of the 
Upper Grouse Valley cabins showed that people desire having this sort 
of recreation experience on the Sequoia National Forest. A market 
analysis indicates that the $175, $200, and $250 per night fee is both 
reasonable and acceptable for these cabins given the unique recreation 
experience, amenities and services provided. People wanting to rent the 
Upper Grouse Valley cabins will need to do so through the National 
Recreation Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-
877-444-6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 
fee for reservations made through the internet or $10 for reservations 
made through the call center.

    Dated: June 16, 2009.
Tina J. Terrell,
Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest.
[FR Doc. E9-14667 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am]
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