Notice2022-21310
Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites
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Published
September 30, 2022
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Sawtooth 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 189 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59393-59394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21310]
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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 Sawtooth 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 fees would be implemented no earlier than
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
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ADDRESSES: Sawtooth National Forest, 102 First Street East, Fairfield,
ID 83327.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marty Gmelin, Fairfield District
Ranger, 208-764-3461 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f69b9784829f98d8919b939a9f98b683859297d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="117c706365787f3f767c747d787f51646275703f767e67">[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 Five Points, Pioneer, Willow Creek
Transfer Camp, and Bear Creek Transfer Campgrounds are proposed at $10
per night for a single site and $20 per night for double sites. The
Pioneer Group Campground is proposed for $100 per night for up to 50
people. A $5 use fee is proposed for the Big Smoky RV Dump Station. A
$5 day-use fee per vehicle is proposed for Baumgardner Hot Pool. 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 some 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.
Deborah Hollen,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-21310 Filed 9-29-22; 8:45 am]
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