Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 31359-31360 [2018-14406]

Download as PDF 31359 Notices Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 129 Thursday, July 5, 2018 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service 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 Florida are proposing to charge new fees at four campgrounds for $10 per night and one day use area for $5 per vehicle. 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 July 2018. ADDRESSES: Kelly Russell, Forest Supervisor, National Forests in Florida, 325 John Knox Road, Suite F–100, Tallahassee, FL 32303. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erika Davis, Recreation, Heritage, Engineering, Lands & Minerals Staff Officer, 850–523–8569. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the National Forests in Florida website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/florida. 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 campgrounds proposed for new fees are: amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Jul 03, 2018 Jkt 244001 • Wood Lake Campground and Boat Landing on the Apalachicola National Forest. • Cobb Camp, West Tower Campground, and Wiggins Campground on the Osceola National Forest. Improvements at these sites include designating campsites, installing fire rings, picnic tables and adding garbage service. Improvements address sanitation and safety concerns, as well as deteriorating resource conditions and recreation experiences. Wood Lake Boat Landing is the day use site proposed at $5 per vehicle. The America the Beautiful, National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes would be accepted at these sites. 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. 2018–14404 Filed 7–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests, USDA Forest Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. AGENCY: The Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests in South Carolina are proposing to charge new fees at eight rifle range facilities: Cedar Creek, Indian Creek, Fairforest, Leeds, Philson Crossroads, Beaver Dam Creek, Candy Branch and Boggy Head Rifle Ranges. All sites have recently been reconstructed to improve services and experiences. The proposed new fees to help maintain these sites would be $5 per person per day or $40 per person per year. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. DATES: Send any comments about these fee proposals by August 6, 2018 so comments can be compiled, analyzed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and shared with a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee. New fees would begin after July 2018. ADDRESSES: John Richard Lint, Forest Supervisor, Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests, 4931 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Robles, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 803–561–4067. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests website: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs. 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. These eight shooting ranges are experiencing unprecedented use/ demand with the associated impacts to the facilities themselves and surrounding natural resources. New fees would help with enforcing range rules to keep the facilities safe and clean; maintaining shooting range structures (e.g., berms, swales, settling ponds) and ground cover (grass) to mitigate runoff and pollution; and performing annual soil and water testing and lead abatement work. Fees would also help to improve the facilities with items such as better parking facilities, shelter roof modifications to incorporate baffles, and making enhancements like establishing designated pistol ranges. 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. Glen Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2018–14405 Filed 7–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, USDA Forest Service. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\05JYN1.SGM 05JYN1 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

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 129 (Thursday, July 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31359-31360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14406]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites; Federal Lands Recreation 
Enhancement Act

AGENCY: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, USDA Forest Service.

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ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: 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.

ADDRESSES: Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor, Chattahoochee-Oconee 
National Forests, 1755 Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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.

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. 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.

    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
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