Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites, 66 [2021-28392]

Download as PDF 66 Notices Federal Register Vol. 87, No. 1 Monday, January 3, 2022 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 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 36 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 fees would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Beaverhead—Deerlodge National Forest, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Meier, Recreation Program Manager, 406–683–3932 or r1recfee@ fs.fed.us. SUMMARY: 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 Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Crystal Creek, Mill Creek, North Van Houten, Pintler, khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Dec 30, 2021 Jkt 256001 Potosi, Seymour Creek, South Van Houten, and Steel Creek campgrounds are proposed at $12 per night, with an additional $5 extra vehicle fee per night. Bear Creek, Branham Lakes, Copper Creek, East Creek, East Fork, Flint Creek, Grand Vista, Racetrack, Spillway, Stony, and Whitehouse campgrounds are proposed at $15 per night, with an additional $5 extra vehicle fee per night. A $15 for single site, a $30 for double site, and a $5 extra vehicle fee per night is proposed at Dinner Station Campground. A $50 per night fee is proposed for Copper Creek Group Campsite. In addition, this proposal would implement new fees at six recreation rentals: Landon, Mill Creek Rider, and Whitetail Cabins proposed at $45 per night; Divide Cabin proposed at $55 per night; Wall Creek Ranger Cabin proposed at $65 per night; and Springhill Cabin proposed at $75 per night. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is proposed at Cliff Point, Delmoe Lake, Grassy Point, Philipsburg Bay, Piney, Red Bridge, and Wade Lake. The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored. 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. Dated: December 27, 2021. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2021–28392 Filed 12–30–21; 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: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Carson National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at 14 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 fees would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Carson National Forest, 208 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, NM 87571. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Garner, Recreation Program Manager, 575–758–6310 or eric.garner@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. 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 Cebolla Mesa and Lower Canjilon Campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night with a $5 extra vehicle fee. In addition, a $5 extra vehicle fee at Echo Amphitheater and Middle Canjilon Lakes is proposed. The El Rito group picnic site is proposed at $75 per visit. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at Shuree Ponds, Cebolla Mesa, El Nogal, and Upper Canjilon Lakes would be added to improve services and facilities. A new state-wide New Mexico annual pass is being proposed at $40. The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 1 / Monday, January 3, 2022 / 
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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 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is proposing to 
charge new fees at 36 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 fees would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Beaverhead--Deerlodge National Forest, 420 Barrett Street, 
Dillon, MT 59725.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Noelle Meier, Recreation Program 
Manager, 406-683-3932 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. 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 Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Crystal 
Creek, Mill Creek, North Van Houten, Pintler, Potosi, Seymour Creek, 
South Van Houten, and Steel Creek campgrounds are proposed at $12 per 
night, with an additional $5 extra vehicle fee per night. Bear Creek, 
Branham Lakes, Copper Creek, East Creek, East Fork, Flint Creek, Grand 
Vista, Racetrack, Spillway, Stony, and Whitehouse campgrounds are 
proposed at $15 per night, with an additional $5 extra vehicle fee per 
night. A $15 for single site, a $30 for double site, and a $5 extra 
vehicle fee per night is proposed at Dinner Station Campground. A $50 
per night fee is proposed for Copper Creek Group Campsite. In addition, 
this proposal would implement new fees at six recreation rentals: 
Landon, Mill Creek Rider, and Whitetail Cabins proposed at $45 per 
night; Divide Cabin proposed at $55 per night; Wall Creek Ranger Cabin 
proposed at $65 per night; and Springhill Cabin proposed at $75 per 
night. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is proposed at Cliff Point, Delmoe 
Lake, Grassy Point, Philipsburg Bay, Piney, Red Bridge, and Wade Lake. 
The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored.
    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.

    Dated: December 27, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28392 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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