Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites, 54916 [2021-21571]

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

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 190 / Tuesday, October 5, 2021 / 
Notices

[[Page 54916]]



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 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 [email protected].

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 Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/htnf.

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. 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
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