Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447), 55172-55173 [2016-19714]

Download as PDF rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 55172 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2016 / Notices Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other things, to prohibit or restrict the interstate movement of animals and animal products to prevent the dissemination within the United States of animal diseases and pests and for conducting programs to detect, control, and eradicate pests and diseases of livestock. In connection with this mission, APHIS participates in a cooperative State/Federal tuberculosis eradication program, which is a national program to eliminate tuberculosis from the United States. This program is conducted under various States’ authorities supplemented by Federal authorities regulating the interstate movement of affected animals. The tuberculosis regulations contained in 9 CFR part 77 provide several levels of tuberculosis risk classifications to be applied to States and zones within States, and classify States and zones according to their tuberculosis risk. The regulations restrict the interstate movement of cattle, bison, and captive cervids from the various classes of States or zones to prevent the spread of tuberculosis. These regulations include, but are not limited to, information collection activities, such as memoranda of understanding; agreements; reports; testing records and status reports; plans, permits, and certificates; specimen submissions; risk surveys; proceeds from animals, animal products, and materials sold for salvage; appraisal and indemnity claims; labeling; and recordkeeping. The information collection requirements above are currently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0579–0146, Tuberculosis, and OMB Control Number 0579–0412, Approved Tests for Bovine Tuberculosis in Cervids. After OMB approves this combined information collection package (0579–0146), APHIS will retire OMB Control Number 0579–0412. We are asking OMB to approve our use of these information collection activities, as described, for an additional 3 years. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Aug 17, 2016 Jkt 238001 performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Estimate of burden: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.33 hours per response. Respondents: State animal health officials, producers and owners (including feedlot owners), accredited veterinarians, laboratory personnel, and professional appraisers. Estimated annual number of respondents: 4,574. Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 20. Estimated annual number of responses: 90,453. Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 29,514 hours. (Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.) All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Done in Washington, DC, this 12th day of August 2016. Kevin Shea, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. 2016–19733 Filed 8–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of New Fee Site; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108–447) Tongass National Forest, USDA Forest Service ACTION: Notice of new fee site. AGENCY: The Tongass National Forest is proposing to charge a $75 fee for the overnight rental of the Deep Bay Cabin. This facility is available for recreation use through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.recreation.gov. The Forest has decided to offer the cabin, through www.recreation.gov prior to charging a rental fee. Public feedback based on cabin rentals in the Alaska Region have consistently demonstrated that people appreciate and enjoy the availability of rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of the facilities. The cabin rental fee is only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. DATES: Public comment on the proposal for Deep Bay Cabin to begin charging a rental fee will be received through December 2016. Starting in January 2017 comments will be compiled, analyzed and shared with the Alaska Region Fee Board. Should the fee proposal move forward, the rental rate of $75 per night will likely begin in February 2017. ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest, 648 Mission Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Fluharty, Recreation Fee Coordinator, (907) 228–6331. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, P.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 the Alaska Region Fee Board prior to a final decision and implementation. The Tongass National Forest provides multiple cabins located in a variety of forest environments ranging from ocean shore, lakeshore, to mountain and alpine settings. These cabins serve as a base camp for forest visitors for hiking, hunting, fishing, OHV riding and nature touring activities. These cabins are important for access and maintaining traditional recreation activities, including subsistence hunting and fishing. The Deep Bay Cabin is fully accessible and includes a wheelchair ramp from the parking lot to the cabin. It is a large group cabin and can accommodate up to 12 people. It consists of two buildings connected by a large deck which is partially covered. Each building has sleeping rooms and a common room. There are oil stoves for heat (not cooking). There is a small storage shed, an outside fire grill, and outhouse. It is a simple facility, with no electricity, trash service or running water. The cabin is located near Deep Bay on Zarembo Island. It is accessible year-around by float plane or boat. E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 160 / Thursday, August 18, 2016 / Notices A cabin rental analysis performed in 2015 for the cabins in the Alaska Region has shown that people desire having this type of recreation experience on the Tongass National Forest. The proposed $75 per night cabin rental fee for Deep Bay Cabin is consistent with the fee charged at the only other large group cabin on the Tongass National Forest and is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience. People interested in renting the facility will need to go 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 online reservations and a $10 fee for phone in reservations. Dated: August 11, 2016. M. Earl Stewart, Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest. [FR Doc. 2016–19714 Filed 8–17–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service White River National Forest; Eagle County, CO; Berlaimont Estates Access Route EIS Forest Service, USDA. Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. AGENCY: ACTION: Berlaimont Estates LLC (Berlaimont) owns a 680-acre private inholding (subject property) within the White River National Forest to the north of Interstate 70 in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado. Berlaimont intends on the developing the property as 19 individual residential lots, with each at least 35 acres in size. Currently, the subject property may be accessed by National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 774 and 780, which connects to the southeastern corner of this horseshoeshaped subject property. Berlaimont has applied for an easement to construct, improve, utilize, and maintain an access road for reliable, year-round vehicular access to reach the developable areas (northern portion) of the subject property. Specifically, Berlaimont is proposing to improve segments of the existing NFSR 774 (1.04 miles) and NFSR 780 (3.09 miles), as well as construct a new road segment (1.16 miles) across additional National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to access the northern portion of the subject property. Improvements would consist of constructing a 20′-wide asphalt road with a 3′ gravel shoulder, vehicle turnouts, retaining walls, traffic signs, rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Aug 17, 2016 Jkt 238001 guardrails, erosion control facilities, and drainage facilities. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by October 3, 2016. The draft environmental impact statement is expected to be available for public review in the March of 2017 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in the June of 2017. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, c/ o Matt Klein, Realty Specialist, White River National Forest, P.O. Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645. Comments may also be sent via email to matthewklein@ fs.fed.us (include ‘‘Berlaimont Estate Access Route EIS’’ in the subject line), electronically at https://cara.ecosystemmanagement.org/Public// CommentInput?Project=50041, or via facsimile to (970) 827–9343. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at the Holy Cross Ranger Station, 24747 U.S. Highway 24, Minturn, CO 81645. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (970) 827–5715 to facilitate entry into the building. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information related to the project can be obtained from the project Web page: https://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/ nepa_project_exp.php?project=50041 or by contacting Matt Klein, Realty Specialist, Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, 24747 US Hwy 24, P.O. Box 190, Minturn, Colorado 81645. Mr. Klein can be reached by phone at (970) 827–5182 or by email at matthewklein@ fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Estimated Dates The draft Environmental Impact Statement is expected March of 2017, and the final Environmental Impact Statement is expected June of 2017. Purpose and Need for Action The purpose of the proposed project is to provide reliable, year-round vehicular access to the developable portions of Berlaimont’s private inholding property. The need for the proposed project is that the existing NSFRs may not provide adequate access to secure reasonable use and enjoyment of the Berlaimont’s PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55173 property, to which they assert they are entitled under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). Proposed Action The Proposed Action is to grant an easement to Berlaimont to improve (pave), utilize, and maintain segments of the existing NFSR 774 (1.04 miles) and NFSR 780 (3.09 miles), which grants access to the southeastern corner of the property only. Possible Alternatives An alternative will also be analyzed that includes the proposed action with the addition of constructing, utilizing, and maintaining a new road segment (1.16 miles) across NFS lands in order to access the northern portion of the subject property. Responsible Official The Responsible Official is Mr. Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, c/o Matt Klein, Realty Specialist, White River National Forest, P.O. Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645. Nature of Decision To Be Made Based on the analysis that will be documented in the forthcoming EIS, the Responsible Official will decide whether or not to implement, in whole or in part, the Proposed Action or another alternative that may be developed by the Forest Service as a result of scoping. Scoping Process This Notice of Intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Forest Service is soliciting comments from Federal, State and local agencies and other individuals or organizations that may be interested in or affected by implementation of the proposed project. Public questions and comments regarding this proposal are an integral part of this environmental analysis process. Input provided by interested and/or affected individuals, organizations and governmental agencies will be used to identify alternative actions and resource issues that will be analyzed in the EIS. The Forest Service will identify significant issues raised during the scoping process, and use them to formulate alternatives, prescribe mitigation measures and project design features, or analyze environmental effects. A public open house meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Edwards facility for Eagle County EMS/ E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 160 (Thursday, August 18, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55172-55173]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19714]


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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: Tongass National Forest, USDA Forest Service

ACTION: Notice of new fee site.

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SUMMARY: The Tongass National Forest is proposing to charge a $75 fee 
for the overnight rental of the Deep Bay Cabin. This facility is 
available for recreation use through the National Recreation 
Reservation Service, at www.recreation.gov. The Forest has decided to 
offer the cabin, through www.recreation.gov prior to charging a rental 
fee. Public feedback based on cabin rentals in the Alaska Region have 
consistently demonstrated that people appreciate and enjoy the 
availability of rental cabins. Funds from the rental will be used for 
the continued operation and maintenance of the facilities. The cabin 
rental fee is only proposed and will be determined upon further 
analysis and public comment.

DATES: Public comment on the proposal for Deep Bay Cabin to begin 
charging a rental fee will be received through December 2016. Starting 
in January 2017 comments will be compiled, analyzed and shared with the 
Alaska Region Fee Board. Should the fee proposal move forward, the 
rental rate of $75 per night will likely begin in February 2017.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest, 648 Mission 
Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Fluharty, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, (907) 228-6331.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, P.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 
the Alaska Region Fee Board prior to a final decision and 
implementation.
    The Tongass National Forest provides multiple cabins located in a 
variety of forest environments ranging from ocean shore, lakeshore, to 
mountain and alpine settings. These cabins serve as a base camp for 
forest visitors for hiking, hunting, fishing, OHV riding and nature 
touring activities. These cabins are important for access and 
maintaining traditional recreation activities, including subsistence 
hunting and fishing.
    The Deep Bay Cabin is fully accessible and includes a wheelchair 
ramp from the parking lot to the cabin. It is a large group cabin and 
can accommodate up to 12 people. It consists of two buildings connected 
by a large deck which is partially covered. Each building has sleeping 
rooms and a common room. There are oil stoves for heat (not cooking). 
There is a small storage shed, an outside fire grill, and outhouse. It 
is a simple facility, with no electricity, trash service or running 
water. The cabin is located near Deep Bay on Zarembo Island. It is 
accessible year-around by float plane or boat.

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    A cabin rental analysis performed in 2015 for the cabins in the 
Alaska Region has shown that people desire having this type of 
recreation experience on the Tongass National Forest. The proposed $75 
per night cabin rental fee for Deep Bay Cabin is consistent with the 
fee charged at the only other large group cabin on the Tongass National 
Forest and is both reasonable and acceptable for this sort of unique 
recreation experience. People interested in renting the facility will 
need to go 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 online reservations 
and a $10 fee for phone in reservations.

    Dated: August 11, 2016.
M. Earl Stewart,
Forest Supervisor, Tongass National Forest.
[FR Doc. 2016-19714 Filed 8-17-16; 8:45 am]
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