Notice2023-22173
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
October 5, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland are proposing to establish multiple new recreation fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 192 (Thursday, October 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69115-69116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22173]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin
National Grassland are proposing to establish multiple new recreation
fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee
sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the
sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar
amenities shows the recreation fees that would be charged at the new
recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation
fee 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.
ADDRESSES: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin
National Grassland, 2468 Jackson Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82070.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Murphy, Medicine Bow-Routt
National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, Recreation
Program Manager, 307-745-2300 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6c5db98d0c598dbd4c4c4d3d5d0d3d3c5f6c3c5d2d798d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cab9a7e4acb9e4a7a8b8b8afa9acafafb98abfb9aeabe4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a
six-month advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of
new recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook
2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed new
recreation fees in local newspapers and other local publications for
public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be spent
where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the new
recreation fee sites.
An expanded amenity recreation fee of $65 per night would be
charged for the Esterbrook Group Campground. In addition, an expanded
amenity recreation fee of $80 per night would be charged for rental of
Blackhall Mountain Lookout, an expanded amenity recreation fee of $80
per night would be charged for rental of Hog Park Guard Station, an
expanded amenity recreation fee of $80 per night would be charged for
rental of Kennaday Peak Lookout, an expanded amenity recreation fee of
$120 per night would be charged for rental of Summit Creek Guard
Station, and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $150 per night would
be charged for rental of Sandstone Crew Quarters. An expanded amenity
recreation fee of $75 per group would be charged for the Brush Creek
Pavilion group picnic site for groups of 50.
A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would
be charged at Bush Creek, Dry Lake, Grizzly Creek, Libby Flats, Lincoln
Gulch, Mad Creek, Miner's Cabin, Mirror Lake, Nautilus Rock, Pelton
Creek, Rabbit Ears, Reynolds Hill, Six Mile, Slavonia, Tipple, West
Lake Marie, and Woods Creek developed recreation sites. The Medicine
Bow-Routt National Forest Day Use Pass and the America the Beautiful-
the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored
at these standard amenity recreation fee sites.
Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites
would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and
address maintenance needs. Reservations for the campgrounds, lookouts,
and guard stations could be made online at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by
calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.
Dated: September 29, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-22173 Filed 10-4-23; 8:45 am]
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