[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 53525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18402]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


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

AGENCY: Manti-La Sal National Forest, USDA Forest Service.

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Manti-La Sal National Forest is planning to charge fees at 
eleven recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or 
amenities added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed 
based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of 
operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. The 
fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further 
analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the 
continued operation and maintenance of these sites.
    Indian Creek Guard Station and Seeley Guard Station will be 
available for overnight rental. A financial analysis is being completed 
to determine the rental fee but may range between $30 and $50 per 
night. Guard Stations rentals offer a unique experience and are a 
widely popular offering on National Forests. These Guard Stations have 
recently been restored. Fees would continue to help protect and 
maintain the Guard Stations.
    The Manti-La Sal National Forest is proposing to charge a fee of $5 
per vehicle per night at Twin Reservoir Fishing/Camping and an 
overnight fee of $5 per site at Mason Draw Campground, Oowah Lake 
Campground and Sand Flats Camping Area (Maloy Park). A $7 overnight fee 
per site is proposed at Fish Creek Campground and Trailhead. These 
sites are eligible under the Recreation Fee Enhancement Act to collect 
fees for continued operation and maintenance. A financial analysis is 
being completed to determine fee rates.

DATES: New fees would begin after April 2008 once a final decision is 
made and is listed with the National Reservation Service.

ADDRESSES: Rod Player, Acting Forest Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National 
Forest, 599 West Price River Drive, Price, UT 84501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann King, Public Service Staff 
Officer, 435-636-3535. Information about proposed fees is posted at the 
individual campgrounds.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VIII, Pub. L. 198-447) 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 
the Regional Recreation Fee Board and by the Recreation Resource 
Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation.

    Dated: September 6, 2007.
Rod Player,
 Acting Supervisor, Manti-La Sal National Forest .
 [FR Doc. E7-18402 Filed 9-18-07; 8:45 am]
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