Notice2021-21819
Notice of Proposed New Fee Site
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Published
October 6, 2021
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The White River and Grand Mesa Uncompahgre Gunnison National Forests, located in central Colorado, are proposing to charge a new special recreation overnight permit fee for areas located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. An analysis of other opportunities shows the proposed fees as described below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION are reasonable.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 6, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55568-55569]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21819]
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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 White River and Grand Mesa Uncompahgre Gunnison National
Forests, located in central Colorado, are proposing to charge a new
special recreation overnight permit fee for areas located in the Maroon
Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. An analysis of other opportunities shows the
proposed fees as described below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION are
reasonable.
DATES: If approved, the new fee would be implemented no earlier than
six months following publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: White River National Forest, ATTN: Recreation Fees, P.O. Box
309, Carbondale, CO 81623.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Warner, District Ranger, 970-
404-3157. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on
the White River National Forest's website: <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver">https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver</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.
The fee is based on the level of amenities and services provided,
the cost of operations and maintenance, and the market assessment of
similar types of opportunities. A new special
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recreation fee of $12 per night per person is proposed for overnight
permits for certain areas located in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass
Wilderness during peak permit season. An analysis of nearby developed
recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are
reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area. Scenic, high
alpine passes connect 173 miles of Forest System trails featuring rich
wildlife and botanic biodiversity, natural hot springs, and
breathtaking fall colors. These characteristics make Maroon Bells-
Snowmass Wilderness a unique wilderness recreation destination. The
proposed fee would help cover the costs of specialized services
including managing the permit system's sustainable distribution of
visitors, site restoration, increased Forest Service ranger presence,
trash and human waste removal, increased local and regional outreach,
and improvements to trail access, trailhead signage. and information
kiosks.
These new fees will be reviewed and approved by a Forest Service
Regional Recreation Fee Board and the Forest Service Regional Forester
prior to a final decision and implementation.
People wanting to reserve these permits will be able do so through
<a href="http://Recreation.gov">Recreation.gov</a>, at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Dated: October 1, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-21819 Filed 10-5-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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