Boundary Establishment for Sturgeon National Wild and Scenic River, Ottawa National Forest, Baraga and Houghton Counties, Michigan, 40461 [2021-16018]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 28, 2021 / Notices Timothy English, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. evaluation and recommendation to implement the new recreation fee. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites and services, will help ensure that the Grasslands can continue maintaining and improving recreation sites for future generations. A market analysis of surrounding recreation sites with similar amenities indicates that the proposed fees are comparable and reasonable. [FR Doc. 2021–15912 Filed 7–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–C DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Proposed New Fee Site Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of new fee site. AGENCY: The Dakota Prairie Grasslands will be implementing a new $10 expanded amenity recreation fee for overnight camping at Coal Creek campground, described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. 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 fees are established. SUMMARY: The new fee will be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice, approximately January 28, 2022. ADDRESSES: Dakota Prairie Grasslands, 2000 Miriam Circle, Bismarck, ND 58501 DATES: Jeff Ward, Regional Recreation Business Program Manager at 406–329–3587 or jeffrey.p.ward@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Coal Creek campground was constructed in 2014 to be ADA-accessible (Americans with Disabilities Act). It has two vault toilets, a solar-power potable water well, campfire rings, level parking pads with barriers, and a newly constructed trailhead with access to the popular Maah Daah Hey Trail. Fees are based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds collected from the new fee will be used for continued operation, maintenance, and future capital improvements. This new fee aligns the campground with other sites offering similar amenities and services. This fee proposal was vetted through the U.S. Forest Service, Northern Region public involvement process which included announcement of the proposal in local and regional media outlets, on the Forest internet and social media sites, and briefing of federal and local elected officials. The results of these efforts were presented to the local Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) for khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:16 Jul 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 Dated: July 23, 2021. Jennifer Eberlien, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–16026 Filed 7–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Boundary Establishment for Sturgeon National Wild and Scenic River, Ottawa National Forest, Baraga and Houghton Counties, Michigan Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of availability. 40461 Yates Building, 201 14th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, phone (800) 832–1355; Eastern Regional Office, 626 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, phone (414) 297–3600; and Ottawa National Forest Supervisor’s Office, E6248 US2, Ironwood, MI 49938, phone (906) 932–1330. Please contact the appropriate office prior to arrival. The Michigan Scenic River Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102–249, dated March 3, 1992) designated Sturgeon River, Michigan as a National Wild and Scenic River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. As specified by law, the boundary will not be effective until 90 days after Congress receives the transmittal. Dated: July 11, 2021. Jennifer Eberlien, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–16018 Filed 7–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: In accordance with section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, is transmitting the final boundary for the Sturgeon National Wild and Scenic River to Congress. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained by contacting Jordan Ketola, Forest Land Surveyor, by telephone at (906) 428– 5825 or via email at Jordan.ketola@ usda.gov. Alternatively, contact the Ottawa National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (906) 932–1330 or online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/ ottawa/about-forest/contactus. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the hearing-impaired (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River boundary description and map are available for review on the Ottawa National Forest website: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ottawa/alertsnotices. Due to COVID–19 health and safety protocols to protect employees and visitors, many Forest Service offices are closed to the public. The Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River boundary description and maps are available for review at the following offices if arrangements are made in advance: USDA, Forest Service, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Forest Service Proposed New Fee Sites Forest Service, USDA. Notice of new fee sites. AGENCY: ACTION: The Custer Gallatin National Forest will be implementing new fees at three campgrounds and two rental cabins listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Both cabins have received extensive renovations. One cabin has been completely restored to maintain its eligibility for the National Historic Register. All the campgrounds have had recent upgrades to improve the services and recreation experiences. Fees are based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Funds from the new fees will be used for continued operation, maintenance, and capital improvements to these recreation sites. The new fees will align the sites with other sites offering similar amenities and services. DATES: These fees will be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice, approximately January 28, 2022. ADDRESSES: Custer Gallatin National Forest, P.O. Box 130, Bozeman, MT 59715. SUMMARY: Jane Ruchman, Developed Sites Program Manager, 406–587–6966 or jane.ruchman@usda.gov; or Jeff Ward, Regional Recreation Business Program FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 40461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16018]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Boundary Establishment for Sturgeon National Wild and Scenic 
River, Ottawa National Forest, Baraga and Houghton Counties, Michigan

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers 
Act, the USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, is transmitting the 
final boundary for the Sturgeon National Wild and Scenic River to 
Congress.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information may be obtained by 
contacting Jordan Ketola, Forest Land Surveyor, by telephone at (906) 
428-5825 or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, contact 
the Ottawa National Forest Supervisor's Office at (906) 932-1330 or 
online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/ottawa/about-forest/contactus. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the 
hearing-impaired (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service 
(FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern 
Daylight Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River boundary 
description and map are available for review on the Ottawa National 
Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ottawa/alerts-notices.
    Due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols to protect employees 
and visitors, many Forest Service offices are closed to the public. The 
Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River boundary description and maps are 
available for review at the following offices if arrangements are made 
in advance: USDA, Forest Service, Yates Building, 201 14th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20024, phone (800) 832-1355; Eastern Regional Office, 
626 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, phone (414) 297-3600; 
and Ottawa National Forest Supervisor's Office, E6248 US2, Ironwood, MI 
49938, phone (906) 932-1330. Please contact the appropriate office 
prior to arrival.
    The Michigan Scenic River Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102-249, dated March 
3, 1992) designated Sturgeon River, Michigan as a National Wild and 
Scenic River, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. As 
specified by law, the boundary will not be effective until 90 days 
after Congress receives the transmittal.

    Dated: July 11, 2021.
Jennifer Eberlien,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-16018 Filed 7-27-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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