[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2490-2491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-204]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Tonto National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Tonto National Forest plans to implement a $6 per vehicle 
per night fee for overnight camping at Haigler Canyon Recreation Site. 
This site is undergoing major improvements which will increase 
facilities and services available to the public. Fees paid at similar 
recreation sites on the Tonto National Forest demonstrate that the 
public appreciates and enjoys the availability of developed campgrounds 
and is willing to pay reasonable fees for use of such sites. Funds from 
the fee revenue will be used for the continued operation and 
maintenance of Haigler Canyon Recreation Site.

DATES: Haigler Canyon will become available for recreation use in July, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Tonto National Forest, 2325 E. McDowell 
Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Killebrew, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 602-225-5239.

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. This new fee will be reviewed by 
a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation.
    The Tonto National Forest currently has over 50 recreation sites 
where use fees are charged. A business analysis has shown that people 
desire having this sort of recreation experience on the Tonto National 
Forest. A market analysis indicates that the $6 per vehicle per night 
fee is both reasonable and acceptable for camping at Haigler Canyon. 
Once the site is complete, visitors wanting to stay overnight at 
Haigler Canyon Recreation Site can obtain camping passes at more than 
100 commercial vendors in central Arizona

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including at least three locations in Payson, Arizona or at any Tonto 
National Forest administrative office including the Payson and Pleasant 
Valley ranger stations. An on-site fee payment option may also be 
provided. Details about the Tonto fee program can be found at the Tonto 
National Forest Web site, www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto or by calling 602-225-
5200.

    Dated: January 11, 2007.
Gene Blankenbaker,
Tonto National Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 07-204 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am]
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