[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 172 (Thursday, September 6, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51212-51213]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4344]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou 
National Forest is proposing to charge a $4/day use fee per vehicle at 
the Illinois River Scenic Recreation area. A seasonal pass of $25 per 
vehicle and a charge of $10 fee for the overnight use of Store Gulch 
Campground are also proposed. These fees are proposed to begin in 
fiscal year 2008. Use of the developed recreation facilities on the 
Illinois River of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has shown 
that the public appreciates and enjoys the availability of the 
recreation experience. Funds from the fee charges would be used for the 
continued operation and maintenance of the Illinois River Scenic 
Recreation area and improvements including law enforcement and 
sanitation.

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DATES: The fees would be charged from May 1 to September 30.

ADDRESSES: Forest Supervisor, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, 333 
W. 8th Street/P.O. Box 520, Medford, Oregon 97501-0209.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Sirski, Recreation Specialist, 
541-899-3815.

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 proposed.
    These facilities are in close proximity to the Wild, Scenic, and 
Recreational segments of the Illinois River. This area offers 
significant recreational viewing opportunities, fishing experiences, 
and is rich in historical and cultural importance. A market analysis 
indicates that the $4/per day single vehicle fee is both reasonable and 
acceptable for this sort of unique recreation experience.

    Dated: August 29, 2007.
Scott D. Conroy,
Forest Supervisor, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
[FR Doc. 07-4344 Filed 9-5-07; 8:45 am]
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