Notice2023-25870
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
November 22, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The National Forests in North Carolina are proposing to establish several 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 224 (Wednesday, November 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 81361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25870]
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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 National Forests in North Carolina are proposing to
establish several 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 recreation fees would be implemented no
earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Recreation Fee Proposals, National Forests in North
Carolina, 160A Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Logan Free, Recreation Fee
Coordinator, 828-257-4256 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85d6c8abc3d6abcbc3f6cbc6e3e0e0f6c5f0f6e1e4abe2eaf3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3f0ee8de5f08dede5d0ede0c5c6c6d0e3d6d0c7c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service 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 fee sites 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 $50 per night for groups up
to 50 people would be charged for the Yates Place Camp Group
Campground. A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle
would be charged at Cedar Point Day and Flanners Beach developed
recreation sites. The America the Beautiful--the National Parks and
Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard
amenity recreation fee sites. A special recreation permit fee of $5 per
rider per day or a $30 annual pass is proposed for the Jackrabbit, Wood
Run, and Pisgah Complex Trail Systems.
Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public
involvement is complete, the new recreation fees will be reviewed by a
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and
implementation. Reservations for group campgrounds 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: November 17, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-25870 Filed 11-21-23; 8:45 am]
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