Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
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The Sierra 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 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 38373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13676]
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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 Sierra 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: Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA
93611.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jody Nickerson-Powell, Forest
Recreation Officer, 559-797-7410 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d7bdb8b3aef9b9beb4bcb2a5a4b8b997a2a4b3b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="543e3b302d7a3a3d373f3126273b3a14212730357a333b22">[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 Jerseydale campground fee is proposed
at $20 per night. The Kirch Flat campground fee is proposed at $20 per
night plus a $5 extra vehicle fee. Kirch Flat group campground fee is
proposed at $100 per night with a $5 extra vehicle fee over 14
vehicles.
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: June 22, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-13676 Filed 6-27-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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