Notice2022-19186
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
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Published
September 6, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 54451]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19186]
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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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Avenue,
Suite 3A, Everett, Washington 98201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Linn, Recreation Program Manager,
503-307-7002 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5534382c7b393c3b3b15202631347b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97f6faeeb9fbfef9f9d7e2e4f3f6b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation 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 Evans Creek, Lower Sandy, and Ranger
Creek Campgrounds are proposed at $20 per night. The Evans Creek and
Ranger Creek group campgrounds are proposed at $75 per night with group
sizes of 40 and 70 people respectively. A $5 day-use fee per vehicle is
proposed at Beaver Lake, Cable Drop, Camp Brown, Deception Falls,
Dingford Creek, Frog Mountain, Garfield Ledges, Government Meadows
Horse Camp, Jennifer Dunn, Lonesome Lake, Pratt Bar, Sauk Mountain, and
White Chuck Overlook Day use areas. Lower Sauk, Marblemount, Old Sauk
Universal Access, and White Chuck boat launches would be added to
improve services and facilities. The Northwest Forest Pass and 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 that are
intended to 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 group sites 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: August 30, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-19186 Filed 9-2-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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