Notice2026-18240
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
September 8, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The El Yunque National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation pass options and a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected for the proposed recreation passes and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57130-57131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18240]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The El Yunque National Forest is proposing to establish
several recreation pass options and a special recreation permit.
Proposed recreation fees collected for the proposed recreation passes
and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for
operation, maintenance, and
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improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the
proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation
fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that
the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar
recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fees would be established
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in
the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: El Yunque National Forest, Attention: Fee Proposal
Coordinator, HC-01, Box 13490, Rio Grande, PR 00745-9625.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Nourmohamadian, (787) 888-
5611, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec9f81c28a9fc29ed489809599829f838f8381ac999f888dc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8dfee0a3ebfea3ffb5e8e1f4f8e3fee2eee2e0cdf8fee9eca3eae2fb">[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 before establishment of
proposed recreation fee sites and proposed special recreation permits.
In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, Chapter 30, the
Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee sites, proposed
special recreation permit, and proposed recreation fees in local
newspapers and other local publications for public comment. At least 80
percent of the proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are
collected to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation
fee sites and in connection with the special recreation use covered by
the proposed special recreation permit.
A proposed standard amenity fee of $10 per person for a 3-day pass
would be charged for El Portal Visitor Center. A proposed standard
amenity fee of $20 per person for an annual pass and $30 per group for
a family annual pass would be charged for El Portal Del Yunque
Rainforest Center.
A proposed special recreation permit and proposed special
recreation permit fees of $4 per person per day, $10 per person for 3-
day pass, $20 per person annual pass or a $30 family annual pass are
proposed for the La Mina Recreation Area. The America the Beautiful--
the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored
at the standard amenity recreation fee site but would not cover the La
Mina special recreation permit fee.
Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities,
improve customer service, and address maintenance needs.
Once public involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee
sites, proposed special recreation permit, and proposal recreation fees
will be reviewed by a citizen's advisory committee prior to a final
decision and implementation.
Gordon Blum,
Associate Deputy Chief, Recreation and Heritage.
[FR Doc. 2026-18240 Filed 9-4-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P
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