Notice2024-12411
Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
June 6, 2024
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The George Washington and Jefferson 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 89, Number 110 (Thursday, June 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 48361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12411]
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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 George Washington and Jefferson 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 recreation fees would be implemented no
earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the
Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, 5162
Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hummel, Public Affairs
Specialist, by phone at (540) 520-7549 or by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#105a757e7e797675623e58657d7d757c50656374713e777f66"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ac0efe4e4e3eceff8a4c2ffe7e7efe6cafff9eeeba4ede5fc">[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 $14 per night would be
charged for Hawk, Little Fort, Wolf Gap, and Oronoco Campgrounds. An
expanded amenity recreation fee of $16 per night would be charged for
Walnut Flats Campground. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $30 per
night for groups up to 10 people and $50 per night for groups up to 25
people would be charged for Steel Bridge group campground. In addition,
an expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged
for rental of North Creek Cabin, and an expanded amenity recreation fee
of $125 per night would be charged for rental of Glen Alton Cabin. A
standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would be
charged at Elizabeth Furnace, Glen Alton Interpretive Site, Hanging
Rock, Interior Whistlestop, Lake Keokee, and Roaring Run Furnace
developed recreation sites. The George Washington and Jefferson
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.
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 recreation fees will be reviewed by
a Resource Advisory Committee 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: May 31, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-12411 Filed 6-5-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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