Notice2024-16382
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
July 25, 2024
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Tongass 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 60353-60354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16382]
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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 Tongass 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.
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: Tongass National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 648
Mission Street, Suite 110, Federal Building, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6591.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Suomala, Recreation Program
Manager, 907-802-4229, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c0aaafa8aeeeb0eeb3b5afada1aca180b5b3a4a1eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="711b1e191f5f015f02041e1c101d1031040215105f161e07">[email protected]</span></a>.
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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 El Cap Campground. In addition, a proposed expanded
amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be charged for rental of
El Cap, Woodpecker, Little Lake, and Herbert Glacier View cabins; a
proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $65 per night would be
charged for rental of the Perseverance Lake cabin; and a proposed
expanded amenity recreation fee of $125 per night would be charged for
rental of the Mendenhall Campground cabin.
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 and
cabins 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. 2024-16382 Filed 7-24-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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