Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites, 54916-54917 [2021-21569]

Download as PDF 54916 Notices Federal Register Vol. 86, No. 190 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 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 Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. AGENCY: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Forest) is proposing to charge new fees at one group campground, two campgrounds, and one new horse campground. These sites are currently in use by the public but are not currently charging fees for use. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Significant capital improvements made in the past few years, coupled with increased visitation, support a fee. A review of visitor use data and fee collection information for existing fee campgrounds and group campgrounds on the Forest demonstrate public need and demand for the variety of recreation opportunities these facilities provide. DATES: If approved, the new fee would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Attention: Erin Rajala, 825 Avenue E, Ely, Nevada 89301 or erin.rajala@usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Rajala, Recreation and Wilderness Program Manager at 775–289–5129. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the HumboldtToiyabe National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/htnf. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 Oct 04, 2021 Jkt 256001 the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six-month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. A market analysis indicated that the proposed fees are both reasonable and acceptable for the type of recreation experience they provide. The fees are only proposed at this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. The following campground and group campground are included in this proposal for new fees: Horse Campground for $10 per night and Kalamazoo and White River Campgrounds for $5 per night. Bird Creek Campground is proposing a new double campsite fee for $15 per night and group sites at $20 and $45 per night. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed and approved by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Dated: September 29, 2021. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–21571 Filed 10–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. AGENCY: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 23 recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Many 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: If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ATTN: Recreation Fee Proposals, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Cable, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 509–664–9394, or SM.FS.FeeProposal@usda.gov. 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. As part of this proposal, Mystery Campground, Three Creek Campground, Nice Campground, and North Fork Campground would be converted to group campgrounds offering a new opportunity for the public and available to reserve at $40–$75/night. A $5 dayuse fee at Lower Echo Trailhead, Spillway Day Use Area, Upper Echo Trailhead, Blackpine Lake Picnic Area, Swiftwater Picnic Area, Conrad Meadows Trailhead, Crater Creek Trailhead, Foggy Dew Trailhead, Goat Peak Trailhead, Lower Mad River Trailhead, Penstock Trailhead, Pot Peak Trailhead, Rattlesnake Creek Trailhead, and Chickadee Trailhead would be added to improve services and facilities, and recreation passes would be honored. This proposal would also implement new fees at eight campgrounds (Antilon Lake, Crawfish Lake, Grasshopper Meadow, Lake Creek, Napeequa Crossing, North Summit Horse Camp, Rainy Creek, and White River Falls), all proposed at $10 per night. In addition, this proposal would implement new fees at four recreation rentals: Tyee Lookout proposed at $90 a night; two yurts at Lake Creek Campground (Entiat Ranger District), proposed at $75 a night; and Steliko Lookout, proposed at $75 a night. New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and enhance customer service. Advanced reservations for campgrounds and cabins will be available through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877–444–6777. The reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations. These new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 5, 2021 / Notices Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Dated: September 29, 2021. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–21569 Filed 10–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Intent To Establish Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of intent to establish Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees. AGENCY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background The Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), intends to establish the following: The Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) in the Rocky Mountain Region (R2) by consolidating the Saguache-Upper Rio Grande, Rocky Mountain, and San Juan RACs; the Rural Nevada RAC in the Intermountain Region (R4) by consolidating the White Pine-Nye and Humboldt NV RACs; the National Forests in Mississippi RAC in the Southern Region (R8) by consolidating the Delta-Bienville, DeSoto, Holly Springs-Tombigbee, and Southwest Missippippi RACs; the Ottawa RAC in the Eastern Region (R9) by consolidating the Gogebic and Ontonagon RACs; the North Tongass RAC in the Alaska Region (R10) by consolidating the Juneau, Lynn Canal-Icy Strait, Yakutat, and Sitka RAC; and the South Tongass RAC in the Alaska Region (R10) by consolidating the Wrangell-Petersburg, Prince of Wales, and Ketchikan RACs. Secure Rural Schools (SRS) RACs are established pursuant to the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (the Act), as amended, and most recently authorized in accordance to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115– 334). The SRS RACs will operate in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the SRS RACs is to improve collaborative relationships among people who use and care for National Forests. The Secretary has determined that the work of the SRS RACs are in the public’s interest and relevant to the duties of the Department of Agriculture. The SRS RACs are statutory committees. Additional information concerning the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 Oct 04, 2021 Jkt 256001 SRS RACs can be found by visiting the SRS RACs website at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/pts/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Juana Rosas, National Partnership Coordinator, National Partnership Office, USDA Forest Service, Yates Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, Mailstop #1158, Washington, DC 20250. Comments also may be submitted by email to: Juana Rosas at juana.rosas@usda.gov. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf/hard-of-hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of Agriculture intends to establish SRS RACs to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with SRS Title II of the Act. The duties of SRS RACs include monitoring projects, advising the Secretary on the progress and results of monitoring efforts, and making recommendations to the Forest Service for any appropriate changes or adjustments to the projects being monitored by the SRS RACs. SRS RACs Membership The SRS RACs will be comprised of no more than 15 members and no fewer than 9 members in accordance with the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill. Members will be approved by the Secretary of Agriculture or their designee except for RACs located in the states of Arizona and Montana where they will be approved by the Regional Forester and each will serve a 4-year term. SRS RAC memberships will be balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be performed. The SRS RACs shall include representation from the following interest areas: (1) Five persons who represent: (a) Organized Labor or Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester Groups, (b) Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off Highway Vehicle Users, or Commercial Recreation Activities, (c) Energy and Mineral Development, or Commercial or Recreational Fishing Interests, (d) Commercial Timber Industry, or (e) Federal Grazing or Other Land Use Permits, or Represent Non-industrial Private Forest Land Owners within the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54917 area for which the committee is organized. (2) Five persons who represent: (a) Nationally Recognized Environmental Organizations, (b) Regionally or Locally Recognized Environmental Organizations, (c) Dispersed Recreational Activities, (d) Archaeological and Historical Interests, or (e) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Wild Horse and Burro Interest Groups, Wildlife or Hunting Organizations, or Watershed Associations. (3) Five persons who represent: (a) State Elected Office (or a designee), (b) County or Local Elected Office, (c) American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the committee is organized, (d) Area School Officials or Teachers, or (e) Affected Public at Large. Of these members, one will become the Chairperson who is recognized for their ability to lead a group in a fair and focused manner and who has been briefed on the mission of the RAC. A chairperson is selected by a majority of RAC members. The Committee will meet on an annual basis or as needed and determined by the Forest Service. In the event that a vacancy arises, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) may fill the vacancy in the manner in which the original appointments were made. In accordance with the SRS Act, members of the SRS RAC shall serve without compensation. SRS RAC members may be allowed travel and per diem expenses for attendance at committee meetings, subject to approval of the DFO responsible for administrative support to the SRS RAC. Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA policies shall be followed in all appointments to the RACs. To help ensure that the recommendations of the RACs have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals representing minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. USDA prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability or age. Additionally, discrimination based on political beliefs, income derived from a public assistance program, marital status, family/parental status, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA is also prohibited by E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54916-54917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21569]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is proposing to charge 
new fees at 23 recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of 
this notice. Many 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: If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: ATTN: Recreation Fee Proposals, Okanogan-Wenatchee National 
Forest, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Cable, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 509-664-9394, or [email protected].

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.
    As part of this proposal, Mystery Campground, Three Creek 
Campground, Nice Campground, and North Fork Campground would be 
converted to group campgrounds offering a new opportunity for the 
public and available to reserve at $40-$75/night. A $5 day-use fee at 
Lower Echo Trailhead, Spillway Day Use Area, Upper Echo Trailhead, 
Blackpine Lake Picnic Area, Swiftwater Picnic Area, Conrad Meadows 
Trailhead, Crater Creek Trailhead, Foggy Dew Trailhead, Goat Peak 
Trailhead, Lower Mad River Trailhead, Penstock Trailhead, Pot Peak 
Trailhead, Rattlesnake Creek Trailhead, and Chickadee Trailhead would 
be added to improve services and facilities, and recreation passes 
would be honored. This proposal would also implement new fees at eight 
campgrounds (Antilon Lake, Crawfish Lake, Grasshopper Meadow, Lake 
Creek, Napeequa Crossing, North Summit Horse Camp, Rainy Creek, and 
White River Falls), all proposed at $10 per night. In addition, this 
proposal would implement new fees at four recreation rentals: Tyee 
Lookout proposed at $90 a night; two yurts at Lake Creek Campground 
(Entiat Ranger District), proposed at $75 a night; and Steliko Lookout, 
proposed at $75 a night. New fees would provide increased visitor 
opportunities, as well as increased staffing to address operations and 
maintenance needs and enhance customer service.
    Advanced reservations for campgrounds and cabins will be available 
through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The 
reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.
    These new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory

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Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: September 29, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-21569 Filed 10-4-21; 8:45 am]
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