Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites, 73728 [2021-28137]

Download as PDF 73728 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 246 / Tuesday, December 28, 2021 / 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 fees are only proposed at this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving recreation sites like this for future generations. As part of this proposal, the Twin Lakes Recreation Area campground is proposed at $12 per night with a $6 fee for hookups. The group campground fee is proposed at $50 per night, and a group pavilion site fee of $35 per half day and $50 per full day are proposed. New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities as well as increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Advanced reservations for campgrounds and group sites will be available through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1–877–444–6777. The reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 21, 2021. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Hoosier National Forest, 811 Constitution Avenue, Bedford, IN 47421. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacy Duke, Forest Recreation Program Manager, 812–276–4726, stacy.duke@ usda.gov. 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 fees are only proposed at this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving recreation sites like this for future generations. As part of this proposal, the Hickory Ridge, Blackwell, Shirley Creek, Young’s Creek Horse, and Buzzard Roost campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night. New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 21, 2021. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–28142 Filed 12–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P [FR Doc. 2021–28137 Filed 12–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites Forest Service AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites (USDA). ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. The Hoosier National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at five recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. An analysis of nearby developed recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area. DATES: If approved, the new fee would be implemented no earlier than six khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:45 Dec 27, 2021 Jkt 256001 Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites. AGENCY: The Colville National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at eight recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. An analysis of nearby developed recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. DATES: Colville National Forest, 765 South Main Street, Colville, WA 99114. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Ginn, Recreation Program Lead, 509–380–3586 or allison.ginn@ usda.gov. 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 fees are only proposed at this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving recreation sites like this for future generations. As part of this proposal the Crescent Lake, Davis Lake, Little Twin Lakes, and Trout Lake campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night and $15 per night at Big Meadow Lake campground. In addition, a $5 per extra vehicle fee is proposed at these campgrounds. This proposal would implement new fees at two recreation rentals: Frater Cabin and Salmo Lookout at $75 per night. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at Swan Lake Day Use area is also proposed. The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored as well as the Northwest Forest Pass. New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 21, 2021. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–28141 Filed 12–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 73728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28137]


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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 Hoosier National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 
five recreation sites listed in Supplementary Information of this 
notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and 
improvements of these recreation sites. An analysis of nearby developed 
recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are 
reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area.

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: Hoosier National Forest, 811 Constitution Avenue, Bedford, 
IN 47421.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacy Duke, Forest Recreation Program 
Manager, 812-276-4726, [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. The fees are only proposed at 
this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public 
comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help 
ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving 
recreation sites like this for future generations.
    As part of this proposal, the Hickory Ridge, Blackwell, Shirley 
Creek, Young's Creek Horse, and Buzzard Roost campgrounds are proposed 
at $10 per night.
    New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as 
increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and 
enhance customer service. 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: December 21, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28137 Filed 12-27-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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