[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 208 (Friday, October 27, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 62991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8929]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of New Fee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)

AGENCY: National Forests in Florida, Ocala National Forest. USDA Forest 
Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service proposes a new fee site that will 
involve a special recreation permit for each operator using the Ocala 
National Forest designated off-highway vehicle trail system. There 
would be a choice between a three-consecutive day permits ($15) or an 
annual permit (proposed to be between $60 and up to $120 pending final 
financial and marketing analysis, public input, and agency review). The 
Forest Service will use funds generated to sustain the trail system, 
facilities, patrols, and monitoring.
    The Ocala National Forest is committed to providing quality 
motorized recreation in balance with what the land can support. The 
Ocala National Forest recently designated approximately 150 miles of 
off-highway vehicle trails for motorcycles and unlicensed all-terrain 
vehicles that consist of mixed-use roads, ATV/motorcycle trails, and 
motorcycle-only trails. Analysis has begun to consider additional 
designated trails on the Ocala National Forest which would be included 
in the fee permit system.

DATES: The proposed fee would be initiated no sooner than April 1, 
2007. Comments, concerns, or questions on this proposal must be 
submitted by October 30, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, concerns, or questions about this proposal 
to District Ranger, Ocala National Forest, 40929 State Road 19, 
Umatilla, Florida 3448-5849.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Bret Bush, Recreation Program 
Manager, 352-625-2520 extension 2509.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, 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 Recreation Resource Advisory 
Committee will review proposals for new fees at least three months 
prior to the recommended initiation date.

    Dated: October 3, 2006.
John Richard Lint,
District Ranger, Ocala National Forest.
[FR Doc. 06-8929 Filed 10-26-06; 8:45 am]
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