Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites, 85868 [2023-27118]

Download as PDF 85868 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 236 / Monday, December 11, 2023 / Notices low-income audiences specified in the authorizing legislation. Description of Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 50. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 1,320. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–27039 Filed 12–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Tahoe National Forest is proposing to establish a new recreation fee site and a new annual recreation pass. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the new site. Recreation fee revenues collected from the new annual pass would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the standard amenity recreation fee sites listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee site and the fees collected from the annual pass are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area. DATES: If approved, the new recreation fee and new annual recreation pass would be implemented no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Tahoe National Forest, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 95959. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Sullivan, Forest Recreation Program Manager, 530–478–6298 or mary.sullivan2@usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service 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 site, as well as the proposed new annual recreation pass, in local newspapers and other local lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:35 Dec 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 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 site and existing recreation fee sites that will honor the new annual recreation pass. A new expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be charged for rental of Grouse Ridge and Sardine Peak Lookouts. A new Tahoe National Forest annual pass of $40 per vehicle per year would be honored for the existing standard amenity recreation fees charged at the French Meadows, McGuire, and Sugar Pine boating sites and at the Manzanita Picnic Area. The America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would continue to be honored at these standard amenity recreation fee sites. Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee site as well as from the annual recreation pass would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the new recreation fee and new annual recreation pass will be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for Grouse Ridge and Sardine Peak Lookouts could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877–444–6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation. Dated: December 5, 2023. Jacqueline Emanuel, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2023–27118 Filed 12–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Iowa Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of public meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Iowa Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public meetings via Zoom on Thursday, January 18, 2024 and Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of these meetings is for the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Committee to begin planning a briefing series to study the barriers to mental and behavioral health access for K–12 students. 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An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Per the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Closed captioning will be available for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have certain cognitive or learning impairments. To request additional accommodations, please email Corrine Sanders, Support Specialist, at csanders@usccr.gov at least 10 business days prior to the meeting. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 236 (Monday, December 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 85868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27118]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Tahoe National Forest is proposing to establish a new 
recreation fee site and a new annual recreation pass. Recreation fee 
revenues collected at the new recreation fee site would be used for 
operation, maintenance, and improvement of the new site. Recreation fee 
revenues collected from the new annual pass would be used for 
operation, maintenance, and improvement of the standard amenity 
recreation fee sites listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of 
this notice. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar 
amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new 
recreation fee site and the fees collected from the annual pass are 
reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.

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

ADDRESSES: Tahoe National Forest, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 
95959.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Sullivan, Forest Recreation 
Program Manager, 530-478-6298 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service 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 site, as well as the proposed new annual recreation 
pass, 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 site and existing recreation fee sites that will honor 
the new annual recreation pass.
    A new expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be 
charged for rental of Grouse Ridge and Sardine Peak Lookouts. A new 
Tahoe National Forest annual pass of $40 per vehicle per year would be 
honored for the existing standard amenity recreation fees charged at 
the French Meadows, McGuire, and Sugar Pine boating sites and at the 
Manzanita Picnic Area. The America the Beautiful--the National Parks 
and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would continue to be honored at 
these standard amenity recreation fee sites.
    Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee site as well as from the annual recreation pass would 
enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and address 
maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the new 
recreation fee and new annual recreation pass will be reviewed by a 
Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation. Reservations for Grouse Ridge and Sardine Peak Lookouts 
could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. 
Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: December 5, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-27118 Filed 12-8-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P


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