[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 178 (Friday, September 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 52540]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4557]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of New Fee Site

    Authority: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VII, 
Pub. L. 108-447).
AGENCY: National Forests in Florida, Apalachicola National Forest, USDA 
Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of New Fee Site.

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SUMMARY: The Apalachicola National Forest proposes a new fee for 
operations of OHV vehicles (all terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility 
vehicles (such as a Kawasaki Mule), dual sport motorcycles, and off 
road motorcycles) on the motorized trail system. Three types of permits 
would be available: 1 to 3 days for $10; 7 days for $25; and 365 days 
for $75. For operators younger than 16, the 1 to 3 day permit would be 
available for $5 per operator. The funds may be used for: Maintaining 
trails, staffing trailheads, cleaning restrooms at trailheads, grading 
mixed use roads, replacing signs, and other activities to manage and 
maintain the OHV trail system. The Apalachicola National Forest has 
proposed a motorized trail system of approximately 55 miles for dual 
sport and off road motorcycles and another 55 miles for all terrain 
vehicles, utility vehicles, and dual sport and off road motorcycles.

DATES: The proposed fee will be initiated April 1, 2008. Comments, 
concerns or questions about this new fee must submitted by November 30, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, concerns or questions about the new fee 
associated with the Apalachicola National Forest's ATV trails, 
motorcycle trails, and mixed use roads to TRAIL FEES, District Ranger, 
Apalachicola National Forest, 57 Taff Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Briggs, Recreation Manager, 
Apalachicola National Forest, 850-926-3561 x6509 or [email protected].

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 considerations for new fees at least three months 
prior to the proposed initiation date. OHV use has been ongoing for 
many years on the Apalachicola National Forest.

    Dated: September 5, 2007.
Harold G. Shenk,
Deputy District Ranger, Apalachicola National Forest.
[FR Doc. 07-4557 Filed 9-13-07; 8:45 am]
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