Notice2024-16374
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
July 25, 2024
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Monongahela National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed 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 proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60352-60353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16374]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Monongahela National Forest is proposing to establish
several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the
proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance,
and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation
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fee sites with similar amenities shows the proposed recreation fees
that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee sites are
reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposed
recreation fees would be established no earlier than six months
following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Monongahela National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 200
Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: W.J. Cober, Forest Recreation Program
Manager, 304-285-1574, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#76011f1a1a1f171b581519141304360305121758111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91e6f8fdfdf8f0fcbff2fef3f4e3d1e4e2f5f0bff6fee7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the
Federal Register a six-month advance notice of establishment of
recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook
2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed
recreation fee sites and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers
and other local publications for public comment. Most of the proposed
recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to enhance the
visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $15 per night would
be charged for Stonecoal campground. A proposed expanded amenity
recreation fee of $75 per day for groups of up to 75 people would be
charged for Seneca Rocks, Summit Lake, and Cranberry Mountain Nature
Center group picnic sites; and a proposed expanded amenity recreation
fee of $50 per day for groups of up to 75 people would be charged for
the Woodbine group picnic site. In addition, a proposed expanded
amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged for rental of
Red Oak Lookout.
Expenditures of recreation fees collected at the proposed
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public
involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposal
recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory
Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Campgrounds,
group picnic sites, and lookouts could be reserved 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: July 16, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-16374 Filed 7-24-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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