Notice of Proposed New Fee Site
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The San Juan National Forest (Forest) proposes to charge new fees at the Chimney Rock National Monument. These sites are currently in use by the public, but the Forest Service is not currently charging a fee for their use. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. Significant capital improvements made in the past few years, coupled with increased visitation, support a fee. A review of visitor use data and fee collection information for existing fee campgrounds and group campgrounds on the Forest demonstrate public need and demand for the variety of recreation opportunities these facilities provide.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 54918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21570]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Notice of Proposed New Fee Site
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee site.
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SUMMARY: The San Juan National Forest (Forest) proposes to charge new
fees at the Chimney Rock National Monument. These sites are currently
in use by the public, but the Forest Service is not currently charging
a fee for their use. Funds from fees would be used for the continued
operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. Fees are assessed
based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of
operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment.
Significant capital improvements made in the past few years, coupled
with increased visitation, support a fee. A review of visitor use data
and fee collection information for existing fee campgrounds and group
campgrounds on the Forest demonstrate public need and demand for the
variety of recreation opportunities these facilities provide.
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: Pagosa Ranger District, Chimney Rock Fee Change Proposal,
P.O. Box 310, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, or by emailing Paul Blackman at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0979687c65276b65686a62646867497c7a6d68276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1d6d7c6871337f717c7e76707c735d686e797c337a726b">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Blackman, District Recreation
Staff, 970-264-1505 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f3f2e3a23612d232e2c24222e210f3a3c2b2e61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ee9e8f9b82c08c828f8d85838f80ae9b9d8a8fc0898198">[email protected]</span></a>. Information about
proposed fee changes can also be found on the San Juan National
Forest's website: <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan">https://www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands 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. Fees are based on the level of
amenities and services provided, the cost of operations and
maintenance, and the market assessment of similar types of
opportunities within the geographic area.
The current fee is $12-$16 per adult and $6-$8 per child which is
charged by the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association. The proposal will
establish a new Forest Service fee of $20 per vehicle for five days and
$10 per motorcycle for five days. Revenue from these fees will help the
Forest Service and its partner, Chimney Rock Interpretive Association,
to provide services and amenities so visitors can continue to access
and enjoy a unique and high-quality monument experience. Revenue would
be directed primarily towards infrastructure maintenance and repairs,
as well as Forest Service activities such as managing parking,
maintaining trails, providing education, protecting cultural resources,
and providing other visitor services.
Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be
reviewed and approved by the Rocky Mountain Regional Office prior to a
final decision and implementation.
Dated: September 29, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-21570 Filed 10-4-21; 8:45 am]
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