Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Volusia and Brevard Counties, FL; Collection of Entrance Fees, 18577-18578 [2011-7438]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 64 / Monday, April 4, 2011 / Notices propagation in conjunction with recovery activities for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. Applicant: Eddie Overbay, Texas Zoo, Victoria, Texas, TE–051840. The applicant requests a renewed permit to possess black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) for public display and propagation in conjunction with recovery activities for the purpose of enhancing the species’ survival and recovery. Applicant: Brent Anderson, Living Planet Aquarium, Sandy, Utah, TE– 131638. The applicant requests a renewed permit to possess bonytail chub (Gila elegans), Colorado pikeminnow (Ptychocheilus lucius), June sucker (Chasmistes liorus), and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) for public display and propagation in conjunction with recovery activities for the purpose of enhancing their survival and recovery. Applicant: Lee Jackson, National Mississippi River Museum, Dubuque, Iowa, TE–37337A. 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[FR Doc. 2011–7879 Filed 4–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:47 Apr 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R4–ES–2011–N032; 40130–8081– 0000–5B] Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Volusia and Brevard Counties, FL; Collection of Entrance Fees Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce our intent to modify the existing fee collection program at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge by adding entrance fees. The proposed entrance fees are $1.00 a day for one person, $5.00 a day for one vehicle, and $15.00 a year for one person. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), we will identify and post specific visitor fees and begin collecting them. The proposed fees only affect Black Point Wildlife Drive and three improved refuge boat ramps (Bairs Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab). Fees are not required to enter any other portion of the refuge. DATES: Submit your comments on this action by August 1, 2011. Unless we publish a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing this action, we will begin collecting entrance fees on September 1, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by one of the following methods: • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Attention: Dorn Whitmore), P.O. Box 2683, Titusville, FL 32781; • Fax: 321–861–1276, attn: ‘‘Merritt Island Fee’’; or • E-mail: Dorn_Whitemore@fws.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorn Whitmore, 321–861–2384. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In an effort to meet increasing demands for services, and to maintain developed facilities, we announce our intent to add a new class of fees to the existing fee program at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) under section 3(e) of the REA (16 U.S.C. 6801–6814). The Refuge will add the following type of entrance fees. SUMMARY: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Entrance Fees 1. Free—Youth Ages 15 and Under. 2. $1.00—Daily Individual Entrance Fee (fee is per person/per day, when arriving on foot, bicycle, as part of a tour group, or on a bus). 3. $5.00—Daily Noncommercial Vehicle Entrance Fee (fee is per single, private noncommercial vehicle). PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18577 4. $5.00—Family Group Entrance Fee (fee is the maximum per day, per family, when arriving on foot, bicycle, as part of a tour group, or on a bus). A family group is defined as up to four adults (16 years and older) and any number of children (15 years and under). 5. $15.00—Annual Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Pass (per single private noncommercial vehicle) valid for 1 year. Special Provisions and Exceptions to the Entrance Fee Structure National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is a ‘‘fee-free’’ day for all visitors to the Refuge. The National Environmental Education Foundation determines the date of NPLD. The Refuge may establish other ‘‘fee-free’’ days in conjunction with special events such as Veterans Day and National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Refuge will not collect entrance fees from volunteers who are actively working on or for the Refuge during their scheduled duty times. Volunteers who contribute and record 80 hours of volunteer service or more during a fiscal year will receive an Annual Refuge Pass at no charge. The Refuge will waive entrance fees for school groups. Passes in Lieu of Entrance Fees The Refuge participates in two pass programs, the Federal Duck Stamp and the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass programs. The Refuge honors and offers for purchase passes associated with these programs. Information on the programs is available at https:// www.fws.gov/duckstamps/ and https:// www.fws.gov/refuges/visitors/ passes.html. The Refuge will also honor Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access passes. A list of passes the Refuge will honor and/or sell follows. If your pass is not listed, we encourage you to contact the Refuge and inquire about pass acceptance prior to your visit. 1. Federal Duck Stamp (valid for 1 year beginning July 1: $15.00 annually. 2. America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands. Annual Pass: $80.00 annually. Senior Pass (lifetime pass for those who qualify): One time fee of $10.00. Access Pass (lifetime pass for those who qualify): Free. 3. Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access Pass: The Refuge will honor these passes according to the provisions of each, but not available for purchase. 4. Annual Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Pass: $15.00 annually. 5. Annual Canaveral National Seashore Pass. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 18578 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 64 / Monday, April 4, 2011 / Notices Daily Pass: $5.00 daily. Annual Pass: $35.00 annually. Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Entrance Fees Support Refuge Visitor Facilities The Refuge plans to use additional collected fees to repair and maintain the following visitor facilities: Boat ramps at Bairs Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab; Black Point Wildlife Drive; public access roads; parking lots; overlooks; and interpretive signs. Under the REA, in order to change fees, the site must have the staff and resources to manage a fee activity as well as to collect the deposit money. Under the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act, we must allow only activities that are appropriate and compatible with the specific Refuge’s purposes. Authorities and Requirements of the REA In December 2004, the REA became law. The REA provides authority through December 2014 for the Secretaries of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees for use of some Federal recreation lands and waters, and contains specific provisions addressing public involvement in the establishment of recreation fees. The REA also directs the Secretaries of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to publish advance notice in the Federal Register whenever bureaus establish new recreation fee areas under their respective jurisdictions. In accordance with our recreating fee program guidance, we are offering the public advance notice of our intent to collect entrance fees and an opportunity to comment on this fee collection before it goes into effect. The fees will be collected on the Refuge at Black Point Wildlife Drive and at the boat ramps at Bairs Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab. If public comments were to provide substantive reasons why we should not collect entrance fees on the Refuge, we would reevaluate our plan and publish a subsequent notice in the Federal Register withdrawing this action. Otherwise, fee collection at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge—at Black Point Wildlife Drive, and at the Bairs Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab boat ramps—will begin September 1, 2011, with fee types and amounts posted on site. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:47 Apr 01, 2011 Jkt 223001 personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803(b). Dated: February 22, 2011. Mark J. Musaus, Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Region. [FR Doc. 2011–7438 Filed 4–1–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCAN01000.L10200000.XZ0000] Notice of Public Meeting: Northwest California Resource Advisory Council AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, and land tenure topics in the BLM Arcata, Redding and Ukiah field offices. All meetings are open to the public. Members of the public may present written comments to the council. Each formal council meeting will have time allocated for public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to speak, and the time available, the time for individual comments may be limited. Members of the public are welcome on field tours, but they must provide their own transportation and food. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation and other reasonable accommodations, should contact the BLM as provided above. Dated: March 21, 2011. Joseph J. Fontana, Public Affairs Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–7865 Filed 4–1–11; 8:45 am] Interior. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. BILLING CODE 4310–40–P In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest California Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below. DATES: The meeting will be held Thursday and Friday, April 28 and 29, 2011, Lake and Mendocino counties, California. On April 28, the RAC convenes at 8:30 a.m. at the BLM Ukiah Field Office, 2550 North State Street, Ukiah, and departs immediately for a field tour to the Indian Valley Management Area in Lake County. Members of the public are welcome. They must provide their own transportation, beverages and food. On April 29, the council convenes at 8 a.m. in the conference room of the BLM Ukiah Field office. Time for public comment has been reserved for 11 a.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Haug, BLM Northern California District manager, (530) 224–2160; or BLM Public Affairs Officer Joseph J. Fontana, (530) 252–5332. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 12member council advises the Secretary of the Interior, through the BLM, on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Northwest California. At this meeting agenda topics include discussion of alternative energy projects, management of the Sacramento River Bend area in Shasta County, offhighway vehicle management grants, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Land Management [LLNVS00560 L58530000 EU0000 241A; N– 89137; 11–08807; MO# 4500019774; TAS: 14X5232] Notice of Realty Action: Competitive Sealed Bid Sale of Public Lands in Clark County, NV Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (SNPLMA), as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer one parcel of public land totaling approximately 5 acres in the Las Vegas Valley by competitive sealed bid sale at not less than the appraised fair market value (FMV). The sale will be subject to the applicable provisions of Sections 203 and 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). If not sold, the parcel described in this Notice may be identified for sale at a later date without further legal notice. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed sale of public land and the Competitive Sealed Bid Sale, June 1, 2011 Environmental Assessment (EA) until May 19, 2011. The FMV for the parcel will be available on April 1, 2011, which is 60 days prior to the sale date. Sealed bids may be mailed or delivered to the BLM Las Vegas Field SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 64 (Monday, April 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18577-18578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7438]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

[FWS-R4-ES-2011-N032; 40130-8081-0000-5B]


Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Volusia and Brevard 
Counties, FL; Collection of Entrance Fees

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce our 
intent to modify the existing fee collection program at Merritt Island 
National Wildlife Refuge by adding entrance fees. The proposed entrance 
fees are $1.00 a day for one person, $5.00 a day for one vehicle, and 
$15.00 a year for one person. Under the Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act (REA), we will identify and post specific visitor fees 
and begin collecting them. The proposed fees only affect Black Point 
Wildlife Drive and three improved refuge boat ramps (Bairs Cove, Beacon 
42, and Bio Lab). Fees are not required to enter any other portion of 
the refuge.

DATES: Submit your comments on this action by August 1, 2011. Unless we 
publish a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing this action, we 
will begin collecting entrance fees on September 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by one of the following methods:
     U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Merritt Island National 
Wildlife Refuge (Attention: Dorn Whitmore), P.O. Box 2683, Titusville, 
FL 32781;
     Fax: 321-861-1276, attn: ``Merritt Island Fee''; or
     E-mail: Dorn_Whitemore@fws.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorn Whitmore, 321-861-2384.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In an effort to meet increasing demands for 
services, and to maintain developed facilities, we announce our intent 
to add a new class of fees to the existing fee program at Merritt 
Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) under section 3(e) of the REA 
(16 U.S.C. 6801-6814). The Refuge will add the following type of 
entrance fees.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Entrance Fees

    1. Free--Youth Ages 15 and Under.
    2. $1.00--Daily Individual Entrance Fee (fee is per person/per day, 
when arriving on foot, bicycle, as part of a tour group, or on a bus).
    3. $5.00--Daily Noncommercial Vehicle Entrance Fee (fee is per 
single, private noncommercial vehicle).
    4. $5.00--Family Group Entrance Fee (fee is the maximum per day, 
per family, when arriving on foot, bicycle, as part of a tour group, or 
on a bus). A family group is defined as up to four adults (16 years and 
older) and any number of children (15 years and under).
    5. $15.00--Annual Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Pass (per 
single private noncommercial vehicle) valid for 1 year.

Special Provisions and Exceptions to the Entrance Fee Structure

    National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is a ``fee-free'' day for all 
visitors to the Refuge. The National Environmental Education Foundation 
determines the date of NPLD. The Refuge may establish other ``fee-
free'' days in conjunction with special events such as Veterans Day and 
National Wildlife Refuge Week. The Refuge will not collect entrance 
fees from volunteers who are actively working on or for the Refuge 
during their scheduled duty times. Volunteers who contribute and record 
80 hours of volunteer service or more during a fiscal year will receive 
an Annual Refuge Pass at no charge. The Refuge will waive entrance fees 
for school groups.

Passes in Lieu of Entrance Fees

    The Refuge participates in two pass programs, the Federal Duck 
Stamp and the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal 
Recreational Lands Pass programs. The Refuge honors and offers for 
purchase passes associated with these programs. Information on the 
programs is available at https://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/ and https://www.fws.gov/refuges/visitors/passes.html.
    The Refuge will also honor Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden 
Access passes. A list of passes the Refuge will honor and/or sell 
follows. If your pass is not listed, we encourage you to contact the 
Refuge and inquire about pass acceptance prior to your visit.
    1. Federal Duck Stamp (valid for 1 year beginning July 1: $15.00 
annually.
    2. America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational 
Lands.
    Annual Pass: $80.00 annually.
    Senior Pass (lifetime pass for those who qualify): One time fee of 
$10.00.
    Access Pass (lifetime pass for those who qualify): Free.
    3. Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access Pass: The Refuge 
will honor these passes according to the provisions of each, but not 
available for purchase.
    4. Annual Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Pass: $15.00 
annually.
    5. Annual Canaveral National Seashore Pass.

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    Daily Pass: $5.00 daily.
    Annual Pass: $35.00 annually.

Entrance Fees Support Refuge Visitor Facilities

    The Refuge plans to use additional collected fees to repair and 
maintain the following visitor facilities: Boat ramps at Bairs Cove, 
Beacon 42, and Bio Lab; Black Point Wildlife Drive; public access 
roads; parking lots; overlooks; and interpretive signs. Under the REA, 
in order to change fees, the site must have the staff and resources to 
manage a fee activity as well as to collect the deposit money. Under 
the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act, we must allow only 
activities that are appropriate and compatible with the specific 
Refuge's purposes.

Authorities and Requirements of the REA

    In December 2004, the REA became law. The REA provides authority 
through December 2014 for the Secretaries of the Departments of the 
Interior and Agriculture to establish, modify, charge, and collect 
recreation fees for use of some Federal recreation lands and waters, 
and contains specific provisions addressing public involvement in the 
establishment of recreation fees. The REA also directs the Secretaries 
of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to publish advance 
notice in the Federal Register whenever bureaus establish new 
recreation fee areas under their respective jurisdictions.
    In accordance with our recreating fee program guidance, we are 
offering the public advance notice of our intent to collect entrance 
fees and an opportunity to comment on this fee collection before it 
goes into effect. The fees will be collected on the Refuge at Black 
Point Wildlife Drive and at the boat ramps at Bairs Cove, Beacon 42, 
and Bio Lab. If public comments were to provide substantive reasons why 
we should not collect entrance fees on the Refuge, we would reevaluate 
our plan and publish a subsequent notice in the Federal Register 
withdrawing this action. Otherwise, fee collection at Merritt Island 
National Wildlife Refuge--at Black Point Wildlife Drive, and at the 
Bairs Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab boat ramps--will begin September 1, 
2011, with fee types and amounts posted on site.

Public Availability of Comments

    Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or 
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be 
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying 
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can 
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying 
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be 
able to do so.

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803(b).

    Dated: February 22, 2011.
Mark J. Musaus,
Deputy Regional Director, Southeast Region.
[FR Doc. 2011-7438 Filed 4-1-11; 8:45 am]
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