Notice of New Recreation Fees on Public Lands in the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Colorado, 53518-53519 [2023-16864]

Download as PDF 53518 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 8, 2023 / Notices lease and convey under the R&PP Act. Comments on the classification are restricted to whether the land is physically suited for the proposal, whether the use will maximize the future use or uses of the land, whether the use is consistent with local planning and zoning, or if the use is consistent with State and Federal programs. Before including your address, phone number, email, address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Only written comments submitted to the Assistant Field Manager, BLM Las Vegas Field Office, will be considered properly filed. Any adverse comments on the classification will be reviewed as protests by the BLM Nevada State Director, who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In the absence of any adverse comments, the decision will become effective on October 10, 2023. The lands will not be available for lease and conveyance until after the decision becomes effective. Authority: 43 CFR 2741.5. Bruce Sillitoe, Field Manager, Las Vegas Field Office. [FR Doc. 2023–16946 Filed 8–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4331–21–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [BLM_CO_FRN_MO4500169571] Notice of New Recreation Fees on Public Lands in the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Colorado Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of new fees. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado River Valley Field Office (CRVFO) has established expanded (overnight/specialized use) amenity fees at the Gypsum, Catamount, Pinball, Lyon’s Gulch, and Upper and Lower Prince Creek Campgrounds. The CRVFO has also established a standard amenity fee (day-use) at the Wolcott Day-Use Site. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: New fees will take effect on February 8, 2024. DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Aug 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 Documents concerning these new fees may be reviewed at the Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road, CO 81652; phone: (970) 876–9000; and online at: https:// www.blm.gov/office/colorado-rivervalley-field-office. The recreation fee business plan is available at: https:// www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/ Business%20Plan%20FINAL_12-1619.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hilary Boyd, Assistant Field Manager, telephone: (970) 876–9003, email: hboyd@blm.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services for contacting the BLM. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice provides public notice that the BLM CRVFO has established recreation fees at campgrounds and the Wolcott Day-Use Site as follows: expanded amenity campground fees of $20 per campsite per night will be charged at the Catamount, Pinball, Lyon’s Gulch, and Upper and Lower Prince Creek Campgrounds. Individual campsites can have up to nine people, two vehicles, and two tents per site. A $4 per person per night fee will be charged for use of group campsites at the Gypsum, Lyon’s Gulch, and Upper and Lower Prince Creek Campgrounds. A $40 minimum fee, covering up to 10 people, is established to reserve a group site. The minimum group site fee will apply toward the total amount due. The maximum occupancy of a group site is 25 people. A $5 per vehicle per day standard amenity fee will be charged at the Wolcott Day-Use Site. Campground and day-use fee information will be posted at each recreation site, available at the CRVFO, and available online through BLM websites. To keep up with rising management and maintenance costs, the CRVFO will implement the new fee structure and the following year will begin using the average annual Western U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) to make future fee adjustments. The BLM will use the CPI the year after the collection of fees is implemented. When the increase or decrease reaches a $1 increment for per person fees or a $2 increment for campsite fees, the fees would be adjusted accordingly. For example, with ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 a $20 fee for individual campsites, a 10 percent increase in the Western U.S. CPI would lead to a $2 increase in fees to $22. Typically, the Western U.S. CPI increases approximately 3 percent a year. Thus, it would likely take 4 years to increase the fees by $2. For group sites, a 25 percent increase in the Western U.S. CPI would lead to a $1 increase. The BLM would return to the BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC) before each fee increase to update the RAC on successes and challenges in using the Western U.S. CPI. All visitors holding an America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, Fourth Grade, etc.) will be entitled to free standard amenity fees at locations charging these fees. People holding the America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands ‘‘Annual Senior Pass,’’ ‘‘Senior Lifetime Pass,’’ or ‘‘Access Pass’’ (or Golden Age or Access passes) may be provided a 50 percent discount on some expanded amenity fees, except those associated with group reservations. FLREA provides authority for the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees for use of some Federal recreation lands and waters, and contains specific provisions addressing public involvement in the establishment of recreation fees. FLREA also directs the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to publish 6 months’ advance notice in the Federal Register whenever recreation fee areas are established under their respective jurisdictions. Under section 803(g)(2)(A) and (C) of FLREA, developed campgrounds and rental cabins qualify as sites wherein visitors can be charged an ‘‘Expanded Amenity Recreation Fee.’’ Pursuant to FLREA and implementing regulations at 43 CFR 2933, fees may be charged for overnight camping, rental of cabins, and group use reservations where specific amenities and services are provided. Specific visitor fees will be identified and posted at each campground, dayuse site, or rental cabin. Under section 803(f)(4) of FLREA, all day-use sites in this notice qualify as areas wherein visitors can be charged a ‘‘Standard Amenity Recreation Fee.’’ Pursuant to FLREA and implementing regulations at 43 CFR 2933, fees may be charged for an area where there are significant opportunities for outdoor recreation, that has substantial Federal investments, where fees can be efficiently collected, and that contains specific amenities and services. Specific E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 8, 2023 / Notices visitor fees will be identified and posted at each day-use site. In response to increasing recreation demands and visitation on BLM lands, the CRVFO developed a recreation fee business plan. The business plan reviewed campgrounds and day-use sites where new Standard and Expanded Amenity Recreation Fees are needed to maintain visitor facilities and visitor services, replace aging infrastructure, and improve access to recreational opportunities. The business plan explains: (1) consistency with the BLM recreation fee program policy; (2) the CRVFO recreation management direction; (3) the need for fee collection; (4) how the fees will be used at the sites; (5) Resource Advisory Council coordination; and (6) guidance on future fee increases. As analyzed in the business plan, the recreation use fees are consistent with other nearby Federal land management agency fees and are lower than the fees charged at privately owned campgrounds. The business plan is available upon request to the CRVFO and at the CRVFO website (see ADDRESSES). The BLM notified and involved the public at each stage of this process. A public comment period on the draft business plan, announced via news release, ran from December 11, 2018, to January 25, 2019. The final business plan was signed on December 16, 2019. Public notices were posted at each recreation site during the 2019 use season. The CRVFO contacted local special recreation permit holders who might be affected. Local governments were contacted and both Eagle and Pitkin counties provided letters of support for the fee increases. Following FLREA guidelines, the BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council approved the proposed fee structure on June 13, 2019. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803 and 43 CFR 2933. Douglas J. Vilsack, BLM Colorado State Director. [FR Doc. 2023–16864 Filed 8–7–23; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 4331–16–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Aug 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement [S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 231S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 23XS501520; OMB Control Number 1029–0107] Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Subsidence Insurance Program Grants Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 10, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to Mark Gehlhar, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW, Room 4556–MIB, Washington, DC 20240, or by email to mgehlhar@osmre.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1029– 0107 in the subject line of your comments. SUMMARY: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Mark Gehlhar by email at mgehlhar@osmre.gov, or by telephone at 202–208–2716. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53519 collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper functions of the agency; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the agency enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the agency minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Abstract: States and Indian tribes having an approved reclamation plan may establish, administer and operate self-sustaining State and Indian Tribeadministered programs to insure private property against damages caused by land subsidence resulting from underground mining. States and Indian tribes interested in requesting monies for their insurance programs would apply to the Director of OSMRE. Title of Collection: Subsidence insurance program grants. OMB Control Number: 1029–0107. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State and Tribal governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 1. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 8 hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 8. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: One time. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53518-53519]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16864]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[BLM_CO_FRN_MO4500169571]


Notice of New Recreation Fees on Public Lands in the Colorado 
River Valley Field Office, Colorado

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of new fees.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado River Valley 
Field Office (CRVFO) has established expanded (overnight/specialized 
use) amenity fees at the Gypsum, Catamount, Pinball, Lyon's Gulch, and 
Upper and Lower Prince Creek Campgrounds. The CRVFO has also 
established a standard amenity fee (day-use) at the Wolcott Day-Use 
Site.

DATES: New fees will take effect on February 8, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Documents concerning these new fees may be reviewed at the 
Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road, CO 81652; 
phone: (970) 876-9000; and online at: https://www.blm.gov/office/colorado-river-valley-field-office. The recreation fee business plan is 
available at: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Business%20Plan%20FINAL_12-16-19.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hilary Boyd, Assistant Field Manager, 
telephone: (970) 876-9003, email: [email protected]. Individuals in the 
United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a 
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 
telecommunications relay services for contacting the BLM. Individuals 
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within 
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in 
the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice provides public notice that the 
BLM CRVFO has established recreation fees at campgrounds and the 
Wolcott Day-Use Site as follows: expanded amenity campground fees of 
$20 per campsite per night will be charged at the Catamount, Pinball, 
Lyon's Gulch, and Upper and Lower Prince Creek Campgrounds. Individual 
campsites can have up to nine people, two vehicles, and two tents per 
site.
    A $4 per person per night fee will be charged for use of group 
campsites at the Gypsum, Lyon's Gulch, and Upper and Lower Prince Creek 
Campgrounds. A $40 minimum fee, covering up to 10 people, is 
established to reserve a group site. The minimum group site fee will 
apply toward the total amount due. The maximum occupancy of a group 
site is 25 people.
    A $5 per vehicle per day standard amenity fee will be charged at 
the Wolcott Day-Use Site.
    Campground and day-use fee information will be posted at each 
recreation site, available at the CRVFO, and available online through 
BLM websites.
    To keep up with rising management and maintenance costs, the CRVFO 
will implement the new fee structure and the following year will begin 
using the average annual Western U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 
make future fee adjustments. The BLM will use the CPI the year after 
the collection of fees is implemented. When the increase or decrease 
reaches a $1 increment for per person fees or a $2 increment for 
campsite fees, the fees would be adjusted accordingly. For example, 
with a $20 fee for individual campsites, a 10 percent increase in the 
Western U.S. CPI would lead to a $2 increase in fees to $22. Typically, 
the Western U.S. CPI increases approximately 3 percent a year. Thus, it 
would likely take 4 years to increase the fees by $2. For group sites, 
a 25 percent increase in the Western U.S. CPI would lead to a $1 
increase. The BLM would return to the BLM Northwest Resource Advisory 
Council (RAC) before each fee increase to update the RAC on successes 
and challenges in using the Western U.S. CPI.
    All visitors holding an America the Beautiful--National Parks and 
Federal Recreational Lands pass (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, 
Fourth Grade, etc.) will be entitled to free standard amenity fees at 
locations charging these fees. People holding the America the 
Beautiful--National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands ``Annual 
Senior Pass,'' ``Senior Lifetime Pass,'' or ``Access Pass'' (or Golden 
Age or Access passes) may be provided a 50 percent discount on some 
expanded amenity fees, except those associated with group reservations.
    FLREA provides authority for the Secretaries of the Interior and 
Agriculture to establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees 
for use of some Federal recreation lands and waters, and contains 
specific provisions addressing public involvement in the establishment 
of recreation fees. FLREA also directs the Secretaries of the Interior 
and Agriculture to publish 6 months' advance notice in the Federal 
Register whenever recreation fee areas are established under their 
respective jurisdictions.
    Under section 803(g)(2)(A) and (C) of FLREA, developed campgrounds 
and rental cabins qualify as sites wherein visitors can be charged an 
``Expanded Amenity Recreation Fee.'' Pursuant to FLREA and implementing 
regulations at 43 CFR 2933, fees may be charged for overnight camping, 
rental of cabins, and group use reservations where specific amenities 
and services are provided. Specific visitor fees will be identified and 
posted at each campground, day-use site, or rental cabin.
    Under section 803(f)(4) of FLREA, all day-use sites in this notice 
qualify as areas wherein visitors can be charged a ``Standard Amenity 
Recreation Fee.'' Pursuant to FLREA and implementing regulations at 43 
CFR 2933, fees may be charged for an area where there are significant 
opportunities for outdoor recreation, that has substantial Federal 
investments, where fees can be efficiently collected, and that contains 
specific amenities and services. Specific

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visitor fees will be identified and posted at each day-use site.
    In response to increasing recreation demands and visitation on BLM 
lands, the CRVFO developed a recreation fee business plan. The business 
plan reviewed campgrounds and day-use sites where new Standard and 
Expanded Amenity Recreation Fees are needed to maintain visitor 
facilities and visitor services, replace aging infrastructure, and 
improve access to recreational opportunities. The business plan 
explains: (1) consistency with the BLM recreation fee program policy; 
(2) the CRVFO recreation management direction; (3) the need for fee 
collection; (4) how the fees will be used at the sites; (5) Resource 
Advisory Council coordination; and (6) guidance on future fee 
increases. As analyzed in the business plan, the recreation use fees 
are consistent with other nearby Federal land management agency fees 
and are lower than the fees charged at privately owned campgrounds. The 
business plan is available upon request to the CRVFO and at the CRVFO 
website (see ADDRESSES).
    The BLM notified and involved the public at each stage of this 
process. A public comment period on the draft business plan, announced 
via news release, ran from December 11, 2018, to January 25, 2019. The 
final business plan was signed on December 16, 2019. Public notices 
were posted at each recreation site during the 2019 use season. The 
CRVFO contacted local special recreation permit holders who might be 
affected. Local governments were contacted and both Eagle and Pitkin 
counties provided letters of support for the fee increases. Following 
FLREA guidelines, the BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council approved 
the proposed fee structure on June 13, 2019.
    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6803 and 43 CFR 2933.

Douglas J. Vilsack,
BLM Colorado State Director.
[FR Doc. 2023-16864 Filed 8-7-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4331-16-P

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