Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 68417 [E9-30562]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 246 / Thursday, December 24, 2009 / Notices Preliminary Issues Preliminary issues identified include the potential effects of the proposed action on disease transmission to Wenaha bighorn sheep herd, First foods, a potential South Fork Walla Walla River Bighorn Sheep release site, and livestock management. Scoping Process This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the agency’s preparation of the environmental impact statement. Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer’s concerns and contentions. Dated: December 16, 2009. Michael Rassbach, District Ranger. [FR Doc. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Smith, Designated Forest Official at 208–983–5143. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting is open to the public. A public forum will begin at 3:15 p.m. (PST). The VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:40 Dec 23, 2009 Jkt 220001 following business will be conducted: Discussion of projects for FY10 approval. Persons who wish to bring related matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. Dated: December 3, 2009. Rick Brazell, Forest Supervisor. [FR Doc. E9–30468 Filed 12–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service AGENCY: Mark Twain National Forest, Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of new fee site. The Mark Twain National Forest is proposing to begin charging a $50 fee for the overnight rental of Sinking Tower Cabin. Rentals of other cabins on other National Forests have shown that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of Sinking Tower Cabin. People are invited to comment on this proposal. This fee is only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by April 2010 so comments can be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. Sinking Tower Cabin will become available for recreation rental June, 2010. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Mark Twain National Forest, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kris Swanson, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 573–341–7416. 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 new fee will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. The Mark Twain National Forest has no other cabin rentals. Rental of cabins on other National Forests has shown that people desire having this sort of SUMMARY: Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 recreation experience. A market analysis indicates that the $50/per night fee is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. People wanting to rent Sinking Tower Cabin will need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at https://www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877–444–6777. The National Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for on-line reservations and a $10 fee for phone reservations. Dated: December 17, 2009. David C. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 246 (Thursday, December 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 68417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30562]


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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: Mark Twain National Forest, Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of new fee site.

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SUMMARY: The Mark Twain National Forest is proposing to begin charging 
a $50 fee for the overnight rental of Sinking Tower Cabin. Rentals of 
other cabins on other National Forests have shown that people 
appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. Funds 
from the rental will be used for the continued operation and 
maintenance of Sinking Tower Cabin. People are invited to comment on 
this proposal. This fee is only proposed and will be determined upon 
further analysis and public comment.

DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by April 2010 so 
comments can be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee. Sinking Tower Cabin will become available 
for recreation rental June, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Mark Twain National Forest, 401 
Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kris Swanson, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 573-341-7416.

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 new fee will be reviewed by 
a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation.
    The Mark Twain National Forest has no other cabin rentals. Rental 
of cabins on other National Forests has shown that people desire having 
this sort of recreation experience. A market analysis indicates that 
the $50/per night fee is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort 
of unique recreation experience.
    People wanting to rent Sinking Tower Cabin will need to do so 
through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at https://www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The National 
Recreation Reservation Service charges a $9 fee for on-line 
reservations and a $10 fee for phone reservations.

    Dated: December 17, 2009.
David C. Whittekiend,
Mark Twain National Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. E9-30562 Filed 12-23-09; 8:45 am]
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