Notice2022-06465
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
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Published
March 28, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Tonto 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. Many sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. 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 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 17265]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06465]
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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 Tonto 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. Many sites have recently been
reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and
experiences. 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: Tonto National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 1009 E
Hwy. 260, Payson, Arizona 85541.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Schuster, Tonto Fee Program
Manager, (480) 292-0291 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f2b30312b302d3a3c2d3a3e2b3630313c3032323a312b2c1f2a2c3b3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5a1babba1baa7b0b6a7b0b4a1bcbabbb6bab8b8b0bba1a695a0a6b1b4fbb2baa3">[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, East Verde and Flowing Springs picnic
sites are proposed at $12 day-use fee per vehicle. The full suite of
Interagency passes would be honored. Additionally, the Tonto National
Forest proposes to charge fees at five Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) zones.
These zones are currently in use by the public and are in high demand
due to their easy access from the Phoenix metro area and the growing
popularity of OHV use. The five OHV zones include Bulldog Canyon, The
Rolls, Lower Sycamore, St. Clair, and Desert Vista. OHV permits will be
sold through <a href="http://Recreation.gov">Recreation.gov</a> and administered by the Tonto National
Forest. Permits are required for all OHV operators (not passengers) and
are proposed at $100 per year, $50 per month, and $10 per day.
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.
Permits 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 a $6.00 fee for
permits.
Dated: March 23, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-06465 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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