New Fee Proposed for Blacksburg Shooting Range; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 31360-31361 [2018-14402]

Download as PDF 31360 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 129 / Thursday, July 5, 2018 / Notices Notice of proposed new fee DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE sites. Forest Service The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests are proposing to charge new fees at Pocket Recreation Picnic Area on the Conasauga Ranger District and Raven Cliffs Trailhead on the Chattooga River Ranger District. Both sites are proposed at $5.00 for a day and both would accept the suite of America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes. SUMMARY: Send any comments about these fee proposals by August 6, 2018. Comments will be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. If approved by the Southern Region Regional Forester, new fees would begin in 2019. DATES: Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. ADDRESSES: Kyle Grambley, Recreation Program Manager, 770–297–3066. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ conf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Both sites are in good condition and offers picnic tables, parking facilities, vault toilet and trail and river access. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds from fees would be used to help improve, operate and maintain these sites, which includes addressing sanitation and safety concerns, improving deteriorated facilities and providing amenities that enhance the recreation experience. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 17, 2018. Glenn Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2018–14406 Filed 7–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Jul 03, 2018 Jkt 244001 Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Forest Service. Notice of proposed new fee AGENCY: ACTION: sites. The National Forests in North Carolina are proposing to charge new fees at six recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by August 6, 2018 so comments can be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. New fees would begin after April 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: ATTN: Recreation Fee Proposals, National Forests in North Carolina, 160A Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Logan Free, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 828–257–4256, NFsNCfeeproposals@ fs.fed.us. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the National Forests in North Carolina website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ nfsnc/2017recfeeproposals. 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. Sites that are proposed for new fees include: Dry Falls proposed at $3 per vehicle or $15 annual pass (useable at Whiteside Mountain and Whitewater Falls), Atoah Shooting Range proposed at $5 per person or $30 annual pass (useable at all Nantahala National Forest shooting ranges), Cheoah Point Beach day use area proposed at $5 per vehicle or $30 annual pass, Wine Springs Horse Camp proposed at $10 per site, and McCall Cabin proposed at $200 per week on the Nantahala National Forest; Wolf Ford Horse Camp proposed at $10 per site on the Pisgah National Forest. Proposed fees at these recreation sites will be invested in site improvements that address sanitation and visitor safety, improve visitor comfort and convenience, reduce deferred SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 maintenance, and improve the overall recreation experiences of the public. These new fees are part of a larger fee proposal available for review at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc/2017recfee proposals. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Dated: May 17, 2018. Glenn Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2018–14403 Filed 7–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service New Fee Proposed for Blacksburg Shooting Range; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Forest Service. New fee proposed for Blacksburg Shooting Range. AGENCY: ACTION: The USDA Forest Service invites the public to share their input on a proposed fee to access the Blacksburg Shooting Range on the Eastern Divide Ranger District. The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is proposing a $10 daily fee or $75 annual fee for access to this public shooting range. A special recreation permit fee for the Blacksburg Shooting Range would be an investment in its future, providing a sustainable source of revenue to help ensure its availability to the American public. The public is invited to comment on this proposal. Comments received on these proposals, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record and available for public inspection. DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by August 6, 2018 so comments can be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. New fees would begin as early as spring 2018. ADDRESSES: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Attn: Recreation Fee Program, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24019–3050. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ginny Williams, Developed Recreation Program Manager, gwilliams03@ fs.fed.us, 540–265–5100. Or visit our website: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/gwj/. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 129 / Thursday, July 5, 2018 / Notices 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. The George Washington & Jefferson National Forest does not currently charge a fee for access to public shooting ranges. Fees collected would support on-site staffing to provide a safe and positive experience for those who are sighting in their hunting guns; target practicing; learning to shoot or honing their skills for professional interest. Fees would also support necessary environmental monitoring and cyclic lead mitigation. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 17, 2018. Glenn Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. II. Business Meeting A. Discussion and vote on Commission Advisory Committee Chair • John Malcolm, nominated to Chair the Washington, DC Advisory Committee B. Presentation by New Hampshire Advisory Committee Chair on the Committee’s recently released report: Voting Rights in New Hampshire C. Presentation on the 50th anniversary of the Kerner Commission • Alan Curtis, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, The Eisenhower Foundation D. Presentation by Alaska Advisory Committee Chair on the Committee’s recently-released report: Alaska Native Voting Rights E. Management and operations • Staff Director’s Report III. Adjourn Meeting Dated: July 2, 2018. Brian Walch, Director, Communications and Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2018–14402 Filed 7–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P [FR Doc. 2018–14524 Filed 7–2–18; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of Commission Public Business Meeting. Bureau of Economic Analysis AGENCY: DATES: Friday, July 13, 2018, 10:00 a.m. EST. Place: National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 11th Floor, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. (Entrance on F Street NW.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Walch: (202) 376–8371; TTY: (202) 376–8116; publicaffairs@ usccr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This business meeting is open to the public.There will also be a call-in line for individuals who desire to listen to the presentations: (855) 719–5012, Conference ID 6113336. The event will live-stream at: https:// www.youtube.com/user/USCCR/videos. (Streaming information is subject to change.) Persons with disabilities who need accommodation should contact Pamela Dunston at (202) 376–8105 or at access@usccr.gov at least seven (7) business days before the scheduled date of the meeting. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 ADDRESSES: Meeting Agenda I. Approval of Agenda VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Jul 03, 2018 Jkt 244001 Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Services Surveys: BE–29, Annual Survey of Foreign Ocean Carriers’ Expenses in the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 4, 2018. SUMMARY: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230, or via email at PRAcomments@doc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31361 copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Christopher Stein, Chief, Services Surveys Branch (SSB) BE–50, Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233; phone: (301) 278–9189; fax: (301) 278–9507; or via email at: christopher.stein@bea.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The Annual Survey of Foreign Ocean Carriers’ Expenses in the United States (BE–29) is a survey that collects data from U.S. agents of foreign ocean carriers who handle 40 or more foreign ocean port calls in the reporting period, or report total covered expenses of $250,000 or more in the reporting period for all foreign ocean vessels handled by the U.S. agent. The covered expenses are: (1) Port call services such as pilotage, towing and tugboat services, harbor fees, and berth fees; (2) cargorelated services such as loading, unloading, and storing cargo at U.S. ports; (3) fuels and oils (bunkers) purchased in U.S. ports; (4) other vessel operating expenses such as stores and supplies, vessel repairs, and personnel expenses in the United States; and (5) other expenses such as U.S. agents’ and brokers’ fees and commissions and expenses related to maintaining U.S. offices, such as rent, advertising, and wages. The data collected on the survey are needed to monitor U.S. trade in transport services to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies, to compile and improve the U.S. economic accounts, to support U.S. commercial policy on trade in transport services, to conduct trade promotion, and to improve the ability of U.S. businesses to identify and evaluate market opportunities. The data are used in estimating the transport component of the U.S. international transactions accounts (ITAs) and national income and product accounts (NIPAs). The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is proposing no additions or modifications to the current BE–29 survey. The effort to keep current reporting requirements unchanged is intended to minimize respondent burden while considering the needs of data users. Existing language in the instructions and definitions will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary to clarify survey requirements. II. Method of Collection BEA contacts potential respondents by mail in January of each year. Respondents must file the completed BE–29 forms within 90 days after the E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 129 (Thursday, July 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31360-31361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14402]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


New Fee Proposed for Blacksburg Shooting Range; Federal Lands 
Recreation Enhancement Act

AGENCY: Forest Service.

ACTION: New fee proposed for Blacksburg Shooting Range.

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SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service invites the public to share their 
input on a proposed fee to access the Blacksburg Shooting Range on the 
Eastern Divide Ranger District. The George Washington and Jefferson 
National Forest is proposing a $10 daily fee or $75 annual fee for 
access to this public shooting range. A special recreation permit fee 
for the Blacksburg Shooting Range would be an investment in its future, 
providing a sustainable source of revenue to help ensure its 
availability to the American public. The public is invited to comment 
on this proposal. Comments received on these proposals, including names 
and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the 
public record and available for public inspection.

DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by August 6, 2018 so 
comments can be compiled, analyzed and shared with a Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee. New fees would begin as early as spring 
2018.

ADDRESSES: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Attn: 
Recreation Fee Program, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24019-
3050.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ginny Williams, Developed Recreation 
Program Manager, [email protected], 540-265-5100.
    Or visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/gwj/.

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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. The George Washington & Jefferson 
National Forest does not currently charge a fee for access to public 
shooting ranges. Fees collected would support on-site staffing to 
provide a safe and positive experience for those who are sighting in 
their hunting guns; target practicing; learning to shoot or honing 
their skills for professional interest. Fees would also support 
necessary environmental monitoring and cyclic lead mitigation.
    Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be 
reviewed by the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee 
prior to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: May 17, 2018.
Glenn Casamassa,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2018-14402 Filed 7-3-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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