Department of Agriculture February 17, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Pending public comments and feedback received through the BLMResource Advisory Council (BLM RAC) review and recommendation process, the following National Forests in the Northern Region propose to begin charging new fees at the following recreation sites: The Clearwater National Forest will begin charging new fees for two overnight group camping sites at Aquarius Campground ($15/night). The Idaho Panhandle National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Conrad Crossing Campground ($8/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $2/night; Fly Flat Campground ($8/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $2/night; Spruce Tree Campground ($8/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $2/night; Line Creek Stock Camp Campground ($8/ night) with an extra vehicle fee of $2/night; and Big Creek Campground ($8/night) with an extra vehicle fee of $2/night. The Lewis and Clark National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Indian Hill Campground ($5/night); Hay Canyon Campground ($5/night); andVandeReit Memorial Pilots Campground ($10/night). The Lolo National Forest will begin charging new fees for overnight camping at Fishtrap Campground ($10/night). Rentals of other cabins and lookouts throughout the Northern Region have shown that the public appreciates and enjoys the availability of historic rental cabins and lookouts as well as campgrounds and group camping sites. Funds from the campgrounds will be used for the continued operation and maintenance of recreation sites.