Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites, 69610 [2023-22301]

Download as PDF 69610 Notices Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 193 Friday, October 6, 2023 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 Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites Forest Service, (Agriculture) USDA. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Tongass National Forest is proposing to establish several new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area. DATES: If approved, the new recreation fee sites would be established no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Tongass National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 648 Mission Street, Suite 110, Federal Building, Ketchikan, AK 99901–6591. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Suomala, Recreation and Wilderness Program Manager, (907) 228–6232, john.p.suomala@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a sixmonth advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of new recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed new recreation fee sites in local newspapers and other local publications for public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the new recreation fee sites. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Oct 05, 2023 Jkt 262001 An expanded amenity recreation fee of $12 per night would be charged for the Sawmill Creek Campground. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $30 per hour for groups up to 74 people would be charged for the Eagle Shelter, King Salmon Shelter, and Coho Shelter group picnic sites; and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $20 per night for groups up to 20 people would be charged for the Sawmill Creek Group Campground. In addition, an expanded amenity recreation fee of $25 per day for groups up to 30 people would be charged for the Sawmill Creek Group Picnic Shelter. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $35 per night would be charged for rental of Deer Mountain Shelter Cabin, and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be charged for rental of Signal Creek Cabin. A new season pass costing $80 per person would be offered for Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site. Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address maintenance needs. Reservations for the campgrounds and cabins at the new recreation fee sites could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877– 444–6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation. Dated: October 2, 2023. Jacqueline Emanuel, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 193 (Friday, October 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2023-22301]


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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. 88, No. 193 / Friday, October 6, 2023 / 
Notices

[[Page 69610]]



DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, (Agriculture) USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Tongass National Forest is proposing to establish several 
new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and 
improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites 
with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged 
at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar 
recreation fee sites in the area.

DATES: If approved, the new recreation fee sites would be established 
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in 
the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Tongass National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 648 
Mission Street, Suite 110, Federal Building, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6591.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Suomala, Recreation and 
Wilderness Program Manager, (907) 228-6232, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a 
six-month advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of 
new recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 
2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed new 
recreation fee sites in local newspapers and other local publications 
for public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be 
spent where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the 
new recreation fee sites.
    An expanded amenity recreation fee of $12 per night would be 
charged for the Sawmill Creek Campground. An expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $30 per hour for groups up to 74 people would be 
charged for the Eagle Shelter, King Salmon Shelter, and Coho Shelter 
group picnic sites; and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $20 per 
night for groups up to 20 people would be charged for the Sawmill Creek 
Group Campground. In addition, an expanded amenity recreation fee of 
$25 per day for groups up to 30 people would be charged for the Sawmill 
Creek Group Picnic Shelter. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $35 
per night would be charged for rental of Deer Mountain Shelter Cabin, 
and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be 
charged for rental of Signal Creek Cabin. A new season pass costing $80 
per person would be offered for Fish Creek Wildlife Observation Site.
    Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Reservations for the 
campgrounds and cabins at the new recreation fee sites could be made 
online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations 
would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: October 2, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-22301 Filed 10-5-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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