Notice2023-27515
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
December 15, 2023
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Ouachita National Forest is 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 240 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 86877]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27515]
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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 Ouachita National Forest is 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 fees would be implemented no earlier than
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: Ouachita National Forest, P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs,
Arkansas 71902.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Jackson, Forest Recreation
Program Manager, 501-321-5202 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b094324140e1a1813120f1a24091e18091e1a0f1214153b0e081f1a551c140d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87f5bfd8e8f2e6e4efeef3e6d8f5e2e4f5e2e6f3eee8e9c7f2f4e3e6a9e0e8f1">[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 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 $100 per night would be
charged for rental of Shady Lake Caretakers Cabin and an additional $10
per tent adjacent to the cabin. A standard amenity recreation fee of $5
per day per vehicle would be charged at Little Missouri Falls Day Use
developed recreation site. 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 $10 per off-highway vehicle (OHV) per day, or a $60 annual pass, is
proposed at the Wolf Pen Gap OHV Trail Complex.
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, these new fees will be reviewed by a Resource
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.
Reservations for the cabin 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: December 8, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-27515 Filed 12-14-23; 8:45 am]
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