Notice2022-04008
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
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Published
February 25, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Gila National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at multiple 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 38 (Friday, February 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10769-10770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04008]
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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 Gila National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at
multiple 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 fee would be implemented no earlier than
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: Gila National Forest, 3005 E Camino del Bosque, Silver City,
New Mexico 88061.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Schultz, Recreation, Heritage,
Engineering, Lands and Minerals Staff, 575-388-8280, or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80ede1f4f4e8e5f7aef3e3e8f5ecf4fac0f5f3e4e1aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d404c595945485a035e4e45584159576d585e494c034a425b">[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 Head of the Ditch, Wolf Hollow,
Quemado Lake--El Caso I-III, Valle Tio Vinces
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Public Corrals, Big Horn, Pueblo Park, Cosmic, Forks, Sapillo,
Aeroplane Mesa, Apache Creek, Ben Lilly, Willow Creek, Gwynn Tank,
South Fork, Cherry Creek, Iron Creek, McMillan, Railroad Canyon, and
Upper Gallinas Campgrounds are proposed at $10 per night. A $15 fee is
proposed at Mesa Campground dump station. The Cosmic Group Campground
is proposed for $100 per night. In addition, this proposal would
implement new fees at four recreation rentals: Monument Park Cabin
proposed at $50 per night, Negrito Fire Lookout proposed at $50 per
night, Willow Creek Cabin proposed at $125 per night, and Kingston Work
Center proposed at $150 per night. A new state-wide New Mexico annual
pass is being proposed for $40. 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: February 17, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-04008 Filed 2-24-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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