Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites, 54451 [2022-19186]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 171 / Tuesday, September 6, 2022 / Notices names and addresses. Please do not include anything in your comment submission that you do not wish to share with the general public. Aileen Mannix, Acting Licensing Authority, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2022–19134 Filed 9–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at multiple recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. Many sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. 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: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3A, Everett, Washington 98201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Linn, Recreation Program Manager, 503–307–7002 or amy.linn@ usda.gov. SUMMARY: The Federal Lands Recreation 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 Evans Creek, Lower Sandy, and Ranger Creek Campgrounds are proposed at $20 per night. The Evans Creek and Ranger Creek group campgrounds are proposed jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Sep 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 at $75 per night with group sizes of 40 and 70 people respectively. A $5 dayuse fee per vehicle is proposed at Beaver Lake, Cable Drop, Camp Brown, Deception Falls, Dingford Creek, Frog Mountain, Garfield Ledges, Government Meadows Horse Camp, Jennifer Dunn, Lonesome Lake, Pratt Bar, Sauk Mountain, and White Chuck Overlook Day use areas. Lower Sauk, Marblemount, Old Sauk Universal Access, and White Chuck boat launches would be added to improve services and facilities. The Northwest Forest Pass and 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 that are intended to 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. Dated: August 30, 2022. Sandra Watts, Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2022–19186 Filed 9–2–22; 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 Mt. Hood National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at multiple recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. Many sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54451 months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Mt. Hood National Forest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055. ADDRESSES: Mt. Hood National Forest, Headquarters, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055 or (503) 668–1700. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Federal Lands Recreation 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 Two Rivers, Polallie, Little John Sno-Park, Keeps Mill, Badger Lake, Bonney Meadows, Fifteen Mile, Underhill, Little Badger and White River Station Campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night. In addition, this proposal would implement new fees at one recreation rental: Trillium Yurt, proposed at $100 a night. A proposed $5 per vehicle dayuse fee at Lolo Pass, East Fork, Fifteen Mile, Badger Lake, Little Badger, Bonney Meadows, and Underhill Trailheads; Little Fan Creek and Peg Leg picnic sites; and Rock Creek, McCubbins Day Use, and La Dee Flat Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Staging Area would be added to improve services and facilities. The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored. A new special recreation climbing permit: Mt. Hood Climbing Permit is being proposed at $20 per person for a twoday permit with a $100 annual pass also available. New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs that are intended to 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 the campgrounds and the yurt 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: E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2022-19186]


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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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is proposing to 
charge new fees at multiple recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for 
operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. 
Many sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being 
added to improve services and experiences. 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: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, 
Suite 3A, Everett, Washington 98201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Linn, Recreation Program Manager, 
503-307-7002 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation 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 Evans Creek, Lower Sandy, and Ranger 
Creek Campgrounds are proposed at $20 per night. The Evans Creek and 
Ranger Creek group campgrounds are proposed at $75 per night with group 
sizes of 40 and 70 people respectively. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is 
proposed at Beaver Lake, Cable Drop, Camp Brown, Deception Falls, 
Dingford Creek, Frog Mountain, Garfield Ledges, Government Meadows 
Horse Camp, Jennifer Dunn, Lonesome Lake, Pratt Bar, Sauk Mountain, and 
White Chuck Overlook Day use areas. Lower Sauk, Marblemount, Old Sauk 
Universal Access, and White Chuck boat launches would be added to 
improve services and facilities. The Northwest Forest Pass and 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 that are 
intended to 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.

    Dated: August 30, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-19186 Filed 9-2-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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