Notice2021-28393
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
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Published
January 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is proposing to charge new fees at 32 recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. An analysis of nearby developed recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 1 (Monday, January 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67-68]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28393]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.
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SUMMARY: The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is
proposing to charge new fees at 32 recreation sites listed in
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION of this notice. Funds from fees would be used
for operation, maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites.
An analysis of nearby developed recreation sites with similar amenities
shows the proposed fees are reasonable and typical of similar sites in
the area.
DATES: If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, 2113 Osuna
Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christa Osborn, Recreation,
Engineering, Archeology, Lands and Minerals Staff, 505-346-3781 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#74171c061d0700155a1b07161b061a34010710155a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ea89829883999e8bc4859988859884aa9f998e8bc48d859c">[email protected]</span></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 fees are only proposed at
this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public
comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help
ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving
recreation sites like this for future generations.
As part of this proposal, the Ojo Redondo, Black Kettle, Skipout,
Spring Creek, Spring Creek Eastside Camp Area, Water Canyon, Lake
Marvin, and Mills Canyon campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night.
Lake Marvin campground also proposes a $15 fee for sites with electric
hookups. The Mills Canyon Rim is proposed at $12 per night. Group site
proposals include Water Canyon campground at $50 per night; Capilla
Peak Pavilion at $45 per day; Red Canyon Picnic at $15 per day; and
Water Canyon Picnic at $35 per day. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle at
McGaffey Lake, Lobo Canyon, Hilso, Milk Ranch, Quartz Hill, Water
Canyon, Albuquerque, Red Canyon, Fourth of July, Coyote, Piedra Lisa
North, Pine Flat, Tunnel Springs, Black Kettle Recreation Complex,
Skipout, Spring Creek, Lake Marvin, and Spring Creek Eastside would be
added to improve services and facilities. A new state-wide New Mexico
annual pass is being proposed at $40. A new $30 annual pass is being
proposed for Black Kettle Ranger District's sites in Oklahoma and
Texas. The full suite of Interagency passes would be honored.
New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as
increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and
enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these
new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
prior to a final decision and implementation.
Advanced reservations for campgrounds and cabins will be available
through <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The
reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.
Dated: December 27, 2021.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2021-28393 Filed 12-30-21; 8:45 am]
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