[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 52 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 12757]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1310]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming, Notice of New Fee Site; 
Granger-Thye Act of April 24, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 572 and 580d)

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Shoshone National Forest will be issuing a Special Use 
Permit to a Concessionaire(s) to maintain, manage and rent overnight to 
the public, eight administrative cabins. These cabins are located at 
various sites on the Greybull Ranger District, Shoshone National 
Forest. The fee charged will vary from $20 to $100 per night, depending 
on the type of structure, occupancy capacity and the amenities 
available. Overnight rental of cabins on adjacent National Forests have 
shown that publics appreciate and enjoy the availability of historic 
rental cabins. Funds from the rentals will be used for the continued 
operation and maintenance of these structures.

DATES: The cabins will become available for rent January 1, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Shoshone National Forest, 808 Meadow Lane 
Ave., Cody, WY 82414.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Hicks, Rangeland Management 
Specialist, 307-527-6921.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A Special Use Permit is currently issued by 
the Shoshone National Forest for the purpose of overnight cabin rental. 
This structure is often fully booked and the concept well received by 
the public. A comparison of other cabin rental programs indicates that 
the $20 to $100 per night fee is both reasonable and acceptable for 
these types of facilities and recreational experience.
    People wanting to rent these cabins 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 $9 fee for reservations.

    Dated: March 5, 2007.
Rebecca Aus,
Shoshone National Forest, Forest Supervisor.
[FR Doc. 07-1310 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am]
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