[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 245 (Thursday, December 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76020-76021]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-24334]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Arizona; Notice of New Fee 
Site

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice and solicitation of comments.

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SUMMARY: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests proposes to begin 
charging a fee for the overnight rental of Caldwell Cabin. Rentals of 
other cabins in the Arizona National Forests have shown that publics 
appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic rental cabins. Funds 
from the rental will be used for the continued operation and 
maintenance of Caldwell Cabin. Caldwell Cabin is located in T4N, R28E 
Sec. 14.

DATES: Caldwell Cabin is expected to become available for rent July, 
2006. Comments, concerns or questions about this new fee must be 
submitted by June 1, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments, concerns, or questions about the 
new fee associated with the Caldwell Cabin rental to: Forest 
Supervisor, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, P.O. Box 640 
Springerville, Arizona 85938.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Davalos, District Ranger, 
(928) 339-4384 or (928) 339-4566 (TTY).

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new 
recreation fee areas are established. The intent of this notice is to 
give publics an opportunity to comment if they have concerns or 
questions about new fees. This will be the Apache-Sitgreaves National 
Forest first cabin rental. Other cabin rentals exist in neighboring 
Arizona National Forests. These rentals are often fully booked 
throughout their rental season. A market analysis will be conducted to 
determine the fee, ensuring that it is both reasonable and acceptable 
for this sort of unique recreation experience.
    People wanting to rent Caldwell Cabin will need to do so through 
the National Recreation Reservation Service, at http://www.reserveusa.com or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The National 
Recreation Reservation Service charges a fee for reservations.

Responsible Official

    Elaine J. Zieroth, Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Supervisor.

    Dated: December 15, 2005.
Elaine J. Zieroth,
Apache-Sitgreaves Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 05-24334 Filed 12-21-05; 8:45 am]
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