Notice2023-26121
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
November 28, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 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 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83075-83076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26121]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
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ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 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: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 1755 Cleveland
Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Larsen, Recreation Fee
Coordinator, 706-581-0821 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ae1ebf8efe4a4e6ebf8f9efe4cafff9eeeba4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d2b9b3a0b7bcfcbeb3a0a1b7bc92a7a1b6b3fcb5bda4">[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 $10 per night would be
charged for the Hickey Gap and Dry Creek Campgrounds. In addition, an
expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged for
rental of Morganton Point Cabin. A standard amenity recreation fee of
$5 per day per vehicle would be charged at Woody Gap, Dockery Lake, and
Mount Yonah developed recreation sites. The Chattahoochee-Oconee
National Forests Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful--the
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at
these standard amenity recreation fee sites.
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 (RAC) prior to a final decision
and implementation. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins 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 21, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-26121 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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